NEW YORK (AP) – Matthew McConaughey isn’t just encouraging people to read his friend’s book. He’s also raising his voice.
The Oscar-winner is one of several celebrities to narrate Kevin Morris’ audiobook version of “White Man’s Problems” from Audible Inc. It’s a series of short stories centered on men of various ages uneasily trying to figure out life’s conundrums.
“Kevin’s been a friend and consigliere of mine for over 20 years,” McConaughey wrote in an email message. “I’ve always enjoyed his outlook and authenticities of where he’s from and wants to go.”
McConaughey narrates the first short story, the 18-minute “Summer Farmer,” which is about the brief meeting of a wealthy man and an elevator repairman. It was inspired by John Cheever’s “The Summer Farmer” and is being released by Audible free on Aug. 4. The full audiobook is available on Aug. 11.
“White Man’s Problems” will also have stories read by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, John C. McGinley, Josh Holloway, Pete Yorn, Minnie Driver and Sarah Polley. All are either clients or friends of Morris, an entertainment attorney who also co-produced “The Book of Mormon.” Morris narrates the last story “White Man’s Problems,” which features “the biggest jerk you’ve ever seen. So I knew I’d probably save him for me and not make anybody else go through it,” he said.