First Photos Of Skinny Matthew McConaughey As Ron Woodroof In New Orleans

Nov. 11 2012, Published 9:35 a.m. ET
First Photos Of Skinny Matthew McConaughey As Ron Woodroof In New Orleans
1. First pictures of Matthew McConaughey playing AIDS sufferer Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club filming in New Orleans.

First pictures of Matthew McConaughey playing AIDS sufferer Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club filming in New Orleans.
2. Matthew has shed an enormous amount of weight in preparation for his role as AIDS sufferer Ron Woodroof. Matthew is normally well known for his buff physique and fitness regime.

Matthew has shed an enormous amount of weight in preparation for his role as AIDS sufferer Ron Woodroof. Matthew is normally well known for his buff physique and fitness regime.
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3. Dallas Buyers Club is loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug taking, women loving man.

Dallas Buyers Club is loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug taking, women loving man.
4. McConaughey has had to shed a staggering 30 pounds for the role.

McConaughey has had to shed a staggering 30 pounds for the role.