Bradley Cooper directs and stars in the film 'Maestro', portraying Leonard Bernstein.
Cooper spent six years learning to conduct music in the style of Bernstein for the film.
Cooper was recorded live conducting the London Symphony Orchestra for a scene in the film.
The film focuses on the lifelong relationship between Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, played by Carey Mulligan.
Bradley Cooper, the acclaimed actor and director, has taken on the role of Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming film 'Maestro'. The film, directed by Cooper himself, focuses on the lifelong relationship between the renowned composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. The roles of Bernstein and Montealegre are portrayed by Cooper and Carey Mulligan respectively. The film is co-written by Cooper and Josh Singer and is set to be released in select theatres on November 22.
In preparation for his role, Cooper underwent a significant physical transformation and spent six years learning to conduct music in the style of Leonard Bernstein. This dedication was particularly evident in a scene where Cooper was recorded live conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, recreating Bernstein's 1976 conductorship at the Ely Cathedral. Cooper's performance was fine-tuned with the help of his teachers, including Metropolitan Opera director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
The film has already garnered attention and praise, debuting to a standing ovation at a special New York City tastemakers screening. It also premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was screened at the New York Film Festival (NYFF).
New images for the Bradley Cooper-directed film Maestro have been released.
The film centers on the lifelong relationship between composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, played on screen by Cooper and Carey Mulligan.