Of course, he wouldn’t exactly be strapped for cash without the Lincoln money.
He may need to be discerning if he wants another Oscar, and he’s not going to get another Oscar if he can’t pick and choose which roles best suit him.
In all seriousness, Matthew McConaughey’s reveal to Esquire is a positive reflection of the actor’s desire to do more than just summer blockbusters and formulaic rom coms.
If he doesn’t feel that he can participate in smaller projects because he won’t make enough money, the Lincoln paycheck can compensate and let him flex his creative muscles.