Matthew David McConaughey, son of a gas station owner, wanted to be a lawyer before he stumbled on an acting career.
The actor, who has starred in films like A Time To Kill, The Wedding Planner and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, will now be seen in Sahara.
In the film Matthew McConaughy and his sidekick Steve Zahn go on a treasure hunt for a missing Confederate Civil War Battleship filled with riches. They are convinced the ship sailed all the way to Africa. On the way they bump into Penelope Cruz, who plays a doctor investigating a possible plague.
Cruz is also Matthew's current sweetheart and the couple, who met on the sets of Sahara, are reportedly set to tie the knot later this year.
In an interview with rediff.com, the actor talks about his life and his new film.
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