Can Beyonce act? Why is Bradley Cooper a thing? These are questions I really need answered. It’s one of the biggest surprises to me that B-Coop has emerged as a fully-fledged movie star and leading man, especially since (in my opinion) he just plays variations on the same character in every one of his films. But Bradley is seen as successful enough to make the jump to directing his first feature, and soon. As for Beyonce… I don’t think she can act, at all, but I enjoy seeing her try. And so we’ve come to this! The long-gestating remake of A Star Is Born might be happening again, with Bradley Cooper directing Beyonce. OH YES.

Bradley Cooper is moving ahead with his planned directorial debut — a remake of the classic “A Star Is Born” — and Beyoncé is on board to star with him, sources tell Page Six. But insiders added that although Cooper’s now meeting with producers in Hollywood to back the project, the film won’t be ready to go before cameras until the end of next year, or possibly January 2017.

As a result, Cooper is now trying to squeeze in an acting role before going into preproduction on “A Star Is Born,” but sources said he needs to find the right script that will let him “disappear” into a part and shake off two bombs — chef drama “Burnt” and Cameron Crowe’s “Aloha.”

“Beyoncé is a go,” said a source of Cooper’s remake of “A Star Is Born,” which originated in 1937, was remade in 1954 with Judy Garland and James Mason, and again in 1976 with Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand. Our source added Cooper’s still seeking the rest of the cast. “He’s out to find the rest of the cast, but he may take another acting role [in the meantime]. He’s furiously making everything he can.”

Beyoncé’s reportedly been taking acting lessons and looking for “an iconic dramatic role.” She was originally said to be interested in the “A Star Is Born” remake when it was to be helmed by Cooper’s “American Sniper” director Clint Eastwood, who then dropped out. After “American Sniper” raked in more than $350 million at the box office, Cooper impressed critics on Broadway in “The Elephant Man,” then landed in two underperfoming movies. Also, his role in “Joy” was just snubbed by the Golden Globes.

“He is looking to really disappear into his next role,” said a Hollywood source. “That’s where Bradley’s best — in ‘American Sniper,’ ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’” Either way, one lined-up role he’ll really disappear into is as CGI character Rocket Raccoon in “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2,” which won’t hit theaters until May 2017. He’s also been rumored to direct another movie starring Robert De Niro, “Honeymoon With Harry.” Reps didn’t get back to us.

[From Page Six]

Ha, I didn’t realize it but yes, Bradley has had a terrible year. Burnt barely made back its production cost and Aloha didn’t even come close. It wouldn’t be that big of a deal, except that American Sniper made SO MUCH money and everyone thought B-Coop could sail into anything after that and still be successful. I don’t think it’s fair to put Joy’s box office (it hasn’t been released yet) or nomination-snubs on B-Coop though – from what I understand, he’s just got a supporting part. The film rests completely on Jennifer Lawrence’s shoulders, so if it bombs, she’ll get the blame. Still, Bradley’s got two bombs this year and Hollywood is still willing to reward him by financing his move to the director’s chair. I wonder if the money would have been there if Bradley wasn’t a white guy?

So, are you feeling B-Coop’s transition into director, especially with a remake of A Star Is Born? I am not. But I think it will probably be so bad, it will end up being a delightful hate-watch and it will achieve some kind of cult-like status. Especially if Bradley directs himself in the Kris Kristofferson/James Mason role. OMG. I NEED THAT TO HAPPEN.

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