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'Gold' trivia and fun facts
Alternative actress
Michelle Williams was cast in the lead role but dropped out. Bryce Dallas Howard replaced her after filming already had begun.
Script's requirements
Matthew McConaughey shaved his head for his role in the film.
Christian Bale
Christian Bale was offered the lead role when Michael Mann was set to direct.
Kenny Wells
Matthew McConaughey claimed this was his favorite role he has ever done.
Searching for gold
Matthew McConaughey's third film about a search for gold, after 'Sahara' (2005) and 'Fool's Gold' (2008).
First film after eleven years
It was the first film directed by Stephen Gaghan after eleven years.
Stephen Gaghan
Stephen Gaghan was awarded with an Oscar for Best Adapted Screen ('Traffic').
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