Beyonce, Bradley Cooper might act in 'A Star is Born'
Fans who dream of seeing Queen Bey paired opposite a hot Hollywood actor might not have to wait any longer. The Grammy-award winning singer is reportedly “on board” for the remake of “A Star Is Born,” opposite actor Bradley Cooper, who will also direct the film.
“Beyoncé is a go,” a source close to the actor told Page Six. “He’s out to find the rest of the cast, but he may take another acting role [in the meantime]. He’s furiously making everything he can,” the unnamed source added.
The 34-year-old singer and actress was originally approached for appearing in the movie when ace director Clint Eastwood was planning to direct it in 2011. However, he dropped out giving way to Cooper, who will make his directorial debut with the film.
“A Star Is Born” tells the story of a romance between a young, wannabe actress and an established male star. The film was first made in 1937 with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. It was then remade two times. First in 1954, with Judy Garland and James Mason, then again in 1976 with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
According to Page Six, the Cooper-directed film will hit theaters not before 2017 but the “Flawless” singer is reportedly taking acting lessons for the “iconic dramatic role.” Her last Hollywood movie was 2009's “Obsessed.”
There is speculation in the media that the “American Sniper” actor will also direct another movie “Honeymoon With Harry,” starring Robert De Niro but the news is not confirmed yet. Cooper is also looking forward to his role as a CGI character Rocket Raccoon in “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2,” which is expected to hit theaters in May 2017.
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