PHOTO: TWITTER/ LADY GAGA
Pop singer Lady Gaga and Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper will be starring in the fourth big screen adaptation of A Star is Born.
The classic Hollywood musical drama was first told on the big screen in 1937 with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March.
PHOTO: TWITTER/ LADY GAGAThe story of a young aspiring starlet who arrives in Hollywood and is helped by an ageing leading man, only till her fame eclipses his, was remade with Judy Garland and James Mason in 1954 and with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson in 1976.
Cooper, who has been nominated for four Oscars including acting in and producing 2014's American Sniper, will make his directorial debut on the movie, while the 30-year-old singer is set to take on her first lead role in a feature film.
PHOTO: TWITTER/ LADY GAGAThe Bad Romance hit maker made her acting debut in FX's American Horror Story: Hotel, playing the vampire Countess, which landed her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a limited series/TV movie.
She took to Twitter to express her gratitude and excitement for the upcoming project. "It's a dream come true..." she began.
It’s a dream come true and an honor to be a part of this incredible movie. Bradley's ability as a director, actor and musician is astounding. It’s called “A Star Is Born,” and I’m beyond thrilled for you to meet Jack and Ally. #AStarIsBorn https://t.co/L1rIawrzJ4
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 6, 2018
In the new film, Grammy-winning Gaga will compose and perform new songs.
The first full length trailer for the film was released by Warner Bros on Wednesday. A Star is Born is scheduled for US release on October 5, 2018.
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