Focus Acquires DALLAS BUYERS CLUB with Matthew McConaughey
Focus Features CEO James Schamus and President Andrew Karpen announced the acquisition of the DALLAS BUYERS CLUB - currently in post production - for domestic theatrical release in the second half of 2013, as well as Latin American rights. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB recounts the story of Ron Woodroof (played by Matthew McConaughey), a real-life Texas electrician who, after contracting HIV in 1986, created a system for people with HIV to obtain potentially helpful drugs (approved or otherwise) by any means necessary. The cast also includes Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner. Mr. Schamus and Mr. Karpen commented, "Matthew McConaughey is an actor at the top of his game, and he incarnates Ron Woodroof by showing how his self-interest was galvanized into something much more. Audiences will want to take this journey with him, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Garner, as guided by their dynamic director Jean-Marc Vallée." For Jean-Marc Vallée, "I'm extremely pleased that we are partnered with Focus Features. They have a long and successful history of sharing memorable stories. Ron Woodroof's story is one of an imperfect man and his fight for survival, during a confused and desperate time. We all believe that this film had to finally be made, and we are all grateful and privileged to be part of this project." For complete info, go to our official press release.
Focus Features CEO James Schamus and President Andrew Karpen announced the acquisition of the DALLAS BUYERS CLUB - currently in post production - for domestic theatrical release in the second half of 2013, as well as Latin American rights. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Craig Borten and Melissa Wallack, DALLAS BUYERS CLUB recounts the story of Ron Woodroof (played by Matthew McConaughey), a real-life Texas electrician who, after contracting HIV in 1986, created a system for people with HIV to obtain potentially helpful drugs (approved or otherwise) by any means necessary. The cast also includes Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner. Mr. Schamus and Mr. Karpen commented, "Matthew McConaughey is an actor at the top of his game, and he incarnates Ron Woodroof by showing how his self-interest was galvanized into something much more. Audiences will want to take this journey with him, Jared Leto, and Jennifer Garner, as guided by their dynamic director Jean-Marc Vallée." For Jean-Marc Vallée, "I'm extremely pleased that we are partnered with Focus Features. They have a long and successful history of sharing memorable stories. Ron Woodroof's story is one of an imperfect man and his fight for survival, during a confused and desperate time. We all believe that this film had to finally be made, and we are all grateful and privileged to be part of this project." For complete info, go to our official press release.