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From Texas to the outback! Matthew McConaughey ditches his signature southern accent for an Australian one as he voices koala character in Sing

By Alicia Vrajlal for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:32 EST, 18 September 2016 | Updated: 21:02 EST, 18 September 2016

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He's known for his smooth Southern accent and signature catch phrase, 'Alright, alright, alright'.

But in his latest film called Sing, Matthew McConaughey puts on an Australian accent as he voices the character of a koala.

Speaking to news.com.au, the 46-year-old said: 'Australians are not offended that I played a koala bear! Australians don’t get offended by things like that!'.

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New role: In his latest film called Sing, Matthew McConaughey puts on an Australian accent as he voices the character of a koala

The Hollywood actor has previously spent time in Australia, for professional and personal purposes.

The genetically blessed star, who filmed Fool's Gold on Queensland's Gold Coast before its 2008 release, claims he has worked '11 odd jobs' during his time Down Under, including roles as a barrister's assistant and a boat marine service mechanic.

Meanwhile the film's director Garth Jennings, stands by his choice to cast Matthew for the role.

Character: Matthew voices a koala named Buster who owns a struggling theatre in the upcoming animated feature

'As I got into that area of where animals originated from, I got into all kinds of narrative problems and it became about what I didn’t want the film to be about,' he said about his decision to not be bound by choosing just an Australian actor to voice the marsupial.

'It was more about finding personality. So I wanted this tiny ball of fluff to have the biggest, most infectious enthusiasm that you could imagine and I wanted that from Matthew.'

Matthew voices a koala named Buster who owns a struggling theatre in the upcoming animated feature.

Familiar with Australia: The genetically blessed star filmed Fool's Gold on Queensland's Gold Coast with Kate Hudson before its 2008 release

And the Magic Mike star has no doubt been very proud of his involvement in the project.

Taking to Twitter earlier this year, he shared a link to the film's trailer, along with the message: 'bout time I made one for the kiddos…check it out..SING #singmovie (sic)'.

Earlier this month the actor attended the Toronto International Film Festival premiere for the flick alongside his gorgeous wife Camila Alves.

Red carpet appearance: Earlier this month the actor attended the Toronto International Film Festival premiere for the flick alongside his gorgeous wife Camila Alves