Here are new photos from the New Orleans set of The Dallas Buyers Club featuring Jared Leto (believe it or not) in drag. Wearing a makeup, black nightie and a cap, the actor looks anything but like himself.

Leto, 40, who fronts his own band, 30 Seconds to Mars, plays Rayon, a cross-dresser who is battling AIDS and who helps Matthew McConaughey’s character smuggle drugs from Mexico. The independent film is based on a true story and also stars Jennifer Garner, reports EW.com.

Leto, naturally thin and a fan of raw foods, says he has suffered for his craft, not only enduring heels, but waxing his entire body.

He shared the experience this week on his Twitter account: “I just waxed my legs for this new role. Time to get into character. Pluck pluck pluck. Filming this week.” He added: “Ladies, I feel your pain. What I have learned today: Beauty is pain.”

Also below are more pictures of Matthew McConaughey, his pregnant wife Camila, and Jennifer Garner.

Source, Photos: FameFlynet