Cue the heavy breathing: actor Matt Bomer, known for his roles in The Boys in the Band and Papi Chulo, may have found his new on-screen love interest: Bradley Cooper.
Deadline reports that Bomer has entered talks to star opposite Cooper and actress Carey Mulligan in Maestro, a biopic of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Details about his role remain mum, though we suspect that he would likely play the role of Tom Cothran, Bernstein’s longtime boyfriend. Mulligan will play the role of Bernstein’s wife, Felica.
For the uninformed, Leonard Bernstein is widely considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, having penned the music to West Side Story, Wonderful Town , and the iconic film score for On the Waterfront. Over the course of his career, he won seven Emmy Awards, sixteen Grammys and two Tony Awards.
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Biographers and close personal friends all agree that Bernstein was gay–something he tried to hide throughout the first half of his career. He married Felicia Montealegre 1951 to dispel rumors about his homosexuality. The marriage lasted until 1976 when Bernstein finally left her for Cothran. Maestro will chronicle 30 years of Bernstein’s career as well as his push for racial justice, a campaign against the Vietnam War, and his personal relationships.
Bradley Cooper will step into the role of Bernstein in Maestro. The film will also mark his first outing as a director since A Star is Born in 2018. He also co-wrote the screenplay opposite Spotlight scribe Josh Singer. Cooper scored an Oscar nomination for his performance in that film, as well as nods for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. Netflix will bankroll Maestro for producers Steven Speilberg and Martin Scorsesse.
A release date for Maestro has yet to be announced.
GayEGO
Oh my! Are they going to get married?
paul dorian lord fredine
FGS! read the article and stop making stupid comments based solely on the headline.
SDR94103
oh yes, pretty please.
greekboy
And me makes three. I would walk across burning, acid covered glass to get between those two!!!
Kangol2
Uh, did only paul dorian lord fredine and I read this article? It’s about a film starring Bomer and Cooper, focusing on the life of the amazing Leonard Bernstein.
I just hope they don’t screw this up. Bernstein’s life could fill out a series or film, and would blow people’s minds!
MarcyMayer
Bradley Cooper is much better looking than Leonard Bernstein ever was. By a mile!
Den
Doubt you will see the film as Bernstein was the kind of intelligent and progressive thinker a hetero man like you would hate.
As always we question why a heterosexual male like you comes here to troll. Get a life.
Leo
You have obviously never seen photos of Bernstein when he was young.
The real Bruce
Bernstein was amazing as a composer and as a person. I wish I could have known him as others did.
Herman75
Yes!
Once in a blue moon, Space Station 76 is on Showtime. Love Matt Bomer in that one.
bsg1967
John Williams is the greatest composer and just sounds like that cole porter movie with Ashley Judd de-lovley. I’m suprised Cooper is on board as very in the closet.