LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Co-writing, directing, producing and starring in his Leonard Bernstein biopic "Maestro" was a terrifying undertaking for Bradley Cooper that turned into a journey of joy and courage.
A passion project years in the making, "Maestro" is the follow up to Cooper's directorial debut, "A Star Is Born".
Bernstein, who died in 1990, was a celebrated U.S. conductor and composer, who wrote classical music and iconic hit musicals like "West Side Story".
"Maestro" focuses on his relationship with his wife, Felicia Montealegre, played by British actor Carey Mulligan, and on his bisexuality.
“Maestro” was made for their family, said Cooper, and everything else, including Oscar talk, is extra.
Persons:
Leonard Bernstein, Maestro, Bradley Cooper, Cooper, Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Carey Mulligan, Lenny, Felicia, Mulligan, I've, Montealegre, Maestro ”, Oscar, Hanna Rantala, Bill Berkrot
Organizations:
Reuters, Netflix, Thomson
Locations:
London, U.S, British