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 new posthumous memoir, “The Bigger Picture” by Jon Landau, the late producer detailed the casting in depth.

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey once auditioned for Leonardo DiCaprio's role in Titanic but lost out despite filming with Kate Winslet.

Matthew McConaughey Lost 'Titanic' Role After Saying 5 Words to James Cameron originally appeared on Parade.