Josh Brolin used an unusual method to promote his new programme.
The 55-year-old actor posed for a cheeky naked photo while filming season 2 of the TV show Outer Range, in which he portrays a Wyoming rancher struggling to protect his land.
Brolin indicated that the upcoming episodes will go in a ‘new path,’ revealing the alterations by wearing nothing but a cowboy hat and a chain.
Looking out over a pool from a deckchair, the Marvel actor crossed his legs, so nothing was visible.
‘Prepping for a scene for “Outer Range” Season 2. We are taking things in a different direction now,’ he wrote to his 3.3million followers.
‘It’s a shifting world and we have to be sensitive to all. Power of example is everything, so examples we are.’
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He added: ‘We aren’t supposed to post photos from the show but this isn’t really during the show, but rather lunch outside in the beautiful Santa Fe desert.
‘Thank you @brianbowensmith for documenting our most private moments on the set.’
The black and white nakey photo stunned fans.
‘THAT’s my Thanos’, one fan declared to the Avengers: Endgame star.
‘For free?!?’, another asked jokingly.
‘Now I’m picturing you as a naked Thanos…you’re welcome,’ one penned.
Actor Luke Hemsworth also commented on the post, writing: ‘Do you know the song “your balls r hangin through the old cane chair?” Hum a few bars and I’ll see if I can pick it up.’
Ryan Hurst mocked: ‘That necklace looks silly.’
Meanwhile, the Goonies star’s wife Kathryn Brolin teased: ‘Oh I thought they weren’t releasing the poster til later this year!!’
Outer Range, starring Imogen Poots, Lewis Pullman, Tom Pelphrey, and others, premiered on Amazon Prime in 2022.
An official synopsis for the series reads: ‘The Abbotts are coping with the disappearance of their daughter-in-law when the neighbouring Tillersons make a play for their ranch land.
‘Tension comes to a head when a mysterious black void arrives in the Abbotts’ pasture.’
As for the upcoming second season, a release date is yet to be confirmed, but it’s predicted to land in 2024.
In terms of the narrative, fans have claimed that, despite the original eight episodes of the Western/quasi-horror series, there is still a lot more to learn about the mysterious hole on the Abbott ranch and the unusual goings-on.
If you can’t wait till then, Brolin next stars in Dune: Part Two, which comes out in November.
Outer Range is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.