If Matthew McConaughey’s fantastically sleazy turn in Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike doesn’t earn him an Oscar nomination (as we’ve predicted), then surely his next role will. McConaughey has lost over 30 pounds preparing for Jean-Marc Vallée Dallas Buyers’ Club, in which he’ll play an electrician, Ron Woodruff, who develops full blown AIDs and delves into the world of underground pharmacies that supply HIV drugs not approved for use in the U.S. in an attempt to prolong his life, and, ultimately, the lives of thousands of other people.

You cannot argue that Matthew McConaughey — who has had a career resurgence since he decided to take on more serious roles — is not committed to his craft.

And because I can’t leave you with those images, here’s a quick reminder of the Matthew McConaughey we know and love.

(Via Vulture)

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