The incredible characterization of Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein

This is not? The question refers to the if that man so similar to Leonard Bernstein is none other than Bradley Cooper. And the answer is yes. Because the popular actor of the latest version of A star was born (2018) put himself in the shoes of the legendary American conductor in the biopic Teachera film produced by Netflix, due out in 2023.

It is a biopic about the life of the creator of History of the west side (Love without barriers), which was co-written, performed and directed by Cooper himself. While there aren’t many details about the milestones that the remembered musician has achieved in his career that the film will portray, it is known that the main narrative axis of the plot will focus primarily in the composer’s sentimental relationship with his wife Felicia.

Teacher It is one of those projects that circulate among the major for a long time. The film Producers include Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.who directed the latest version of History of the west side.

Along with Cooper, the cast of the film includes Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke and Carey Mulliganwho plays Bernstein’s wife, Felicia Montealegre.

Sponsored by Spielberg

Spielberg originally intended to direct the film himself and years ago turned to Cooper to play Bernstein. But Cooper managed to convince him to allow her to refer him to him. And in Spielberg’s approval it was crucial to see what Cooper had achieved A star was born.

“I’ll never forget that moment,” Cooper said, trying to control sensations ranging from fear to excitement. “He came in, we were sitting there and I was showing him A star was born and Steven was sitting in the front row, but far enough away, it was a pretty big screen. And then there’s the scene where Jackson calls Ally on stage, which is the biggest scene in the movie! “

“And just as he’s walking across the stage, I see Steven stand up. And I’m like, ‘Are you going to the bathroom now?’ Then I thought: that’s enough, it’s over. If at this point in the movie he goes to the bathroom … But suddenly I hear him approaching, we are face to face and he says: ‘You can direct Teacher! “.

Bernstein, a rock star of classical music

Leonard Bernstein (born in New York, died October 14, 1990 at the age of 72) was an American composer, pianist and conductor. In other words: the first American-born conductor to gain world fame.

He almost became a “rock-star” in the world of classical music, famous for conducting the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, for his youth concerts on television between 1958 and 1972, and for his numerous compositions, including History of the west side (1957), White (1956) and On the city (1944).

He was also an essential figure in the modern revival of the music of Gustav Mahler, his favorite composer.

Teacher It doesn’t have a scheduled release date for now, but it is currently in production and is expected to hit the Netflix grid in the second half of 2023.

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