Ultimately, Rust Cohle and Lone Star are inseparable because they both represent a certain raw, unvarnished truth. There is no pretension in a Lone Star, and there is certainly no pretension in Rust. Whether he’s tracking "The Yellow King" or just trying to get through a Thursday, the beer is there—a cold, carbonated companion in a universe that doesn't care if he lives or dies.
Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, infused Rust with a specific "Lone Star" cadence. He chose not to play Rust as a standard detective, but as a man worn down by the landscape. McConaughey described the character as a man who "knows he needs to leave the job, but can't." The actor’s natural Texan drawl adds authenticity to the character's backstory as a former Texas officer. rust cohle lone star