Matthew McConaughey was almost cast as Jack Dawson in Titanic, who was ultimately played by Leonardo DiCaprio, but he refused to change his accent.

Iceberg ahead, alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey, 55, almost landed the role of Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” but lost out due to his Southern drawl. In a ...

A new book has revealed the real reason Matthew Mcconaughey lost the lead role in "Titanic" to Leonardo DiCaprio.

Matthew McConaughey was nearly cast as Jack Dawson in "Titanic," but reportedly lost the iconic role over creative differences with director James Cameron.

Matthew McConaughey could have been Jack Dawson, but his southern drawl sank his chances, that is according to Jon Landau.

Matthew McConaughey lost the role of Jack in "Titanic" to Leonardo DiCaprio because he refused to lose his Texas drawl, a posthumous memoir by the film's producer reveals.

Actor Matthew McConaughey allegedly lost out on the role of Jack Dawson in 'Titanic' because he wouldn't let go of his Southern accent, according to a memoir written by the film's producer, Jon ...

Actor Matthew McConaughey allegedly lost out on the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic because he wouldn't let go of his Southern accent, according to a memoir written by the film's producer, Jon ...