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'''''Maestro''''' is an upcoming American [[biographical drama]] film directed by [[Bradley Cooper]] and produced by [[Martin Scorsese]], [[Steven Spielberg]], and [[Todd Phillips]], as well as Cooper, from a screenplay he co-wrote with [[Josh Singer]]. It is based on the life of [[Leonard Bernstein]], who worked as a conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. The film stars Cooper as Bernstein, [[Carey Mulligan]], [[Matt Bomer]], [[Maya Hawke]], and [[Sarah Silverman]].
'''''Maestro''''' is an upcoming American [[biographical drama]] film directed by [[Bradley Cooper]] and produced by [[Martin Scorsese]], [[Steven Spielberg]], and [[Todd Phillips]], as well as Cooper, from a screenplay he co-wrote with [[Josh Singer]]. It is based on the life of [[Leonard Bernstein]], who worked as a conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. The film stars Cooper as Bernstein, [[Carey Mulligan]], [[Matt Bomer]], [[Maya Hawke]], and [[Sarah Silverman]].


''Maestro'' is set to premiere at the [[80th Venice International Film Festival]].
''Maestro'' is set to premiere at the [[80th Venice International Film Festival]] in September 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=Biennale Cinema 2023 {{!}} Venezia 80 Competition |url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2023/venezia-80-competition |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=La Biennale di Venezia |language=en}}</ref> and is scheduled to be released on December 20, 2023, by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/05/maestro-first-look-bradley-cooper-leonard-bernstein-1234729434/|title='Maestro' First Look: Bradley Cooper Is Leonard Bernstein in 'A Star Is Born' Follow-Up|last=Zilko|first=Christian|date=May 30, 2022|website=indiewire.com|publisher=Penske Media Corporation}}</ref>


==Premise==
==Premise==
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==Release==
==Release==
''Maestro'' will have its world premiere at the [[80th Venice International Film Festival]].
''Maestro'' will have its world premiere at the [[80th Venice International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-26 |title=Biennale Cinema 2023 {{!}} Venezia 80 Competition |url=https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2023/venezia-80-competition |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=La Biennale di Venezia |language=en}}</ref> It is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 20, 2023, by Netflix.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/new-movies-on-netflix|title=New Movies Coming to Netflix in 2023|work=Tudum|last=Cohen|first=Anne|date=July 31, 2023|accessdate=July 31, 2023}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==

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Maestro
Directed byBradley Cooper
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthew Libatique
Edited byMichelle Tesoro
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • September 2023 (2023-09) (Venice)
  • December 20, 2023 (2023-12-20) (United States)
Running time
129 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Maestro is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Bradley Cooper and produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Todd Phillips, as well as Cooper, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Josh Singer. It is based on the life of Leonard Bernstein, who worked as a conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. The film stars Cooper as Bernstein, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman.

Maestro is set to premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

Premise

A biopic about the life of Leonard Bernstein, with a focus on his marriage to Felicia Montealegre.

Cast

Production

Development

The project had been in development at Paramount Pictures, with Martin Scorsese initially planning to direct the film. He would step down as director to work on The Irishman, allowing Bradley Cooper to join the film in May 2018 as director and to star as Bernstein. Scorsese will produce alongside Todd Phillips and Steven Spielberg.[2] Spielberg was also initially considering directing the film, and had approached Cooper to star but offered the director position to Cooper after a screening of A Star Is Born.[3] In January 2020, the project was moved to Netflix, with filming initially expected to begin in 2021.[4]

Casting

In September 2020, the project was given the title Maestro with Carey Mulligan joining the cast. It was also announced that filming would begin in the spring of 2021.[5] In October, Jeremy Strong joined the cast as John Gruen.[6] In March 2022, Matt Bomer joined the cast.[7] Bomer would be confirmed in April, with Maya Hawke also announced as being cast.[8] In June, Sarah Silverman was announced as playing Bernstein's sister Shirley.[9] In February 2023, Michael Urie was announced to be appearing in the film as Jerome Robbins.[10] In April 2023, it was reported that Miriam Shor was a part of the cast.[11]

Filming

The film was initially expect to begin filming on April 5, 2021 in Los Angeles,[12] however it instead began in May 2022.[8][13] Production occurred at Tanglewood between May 21 and 26,[14] and in New York City. Filming also took place over three days at Ely Cathedral in England, between October 20 and 22.[15]

Release

Maestro will have its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

Reception

Accolades

Year Award / Film Festival Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
2023 Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Bradley Cooper Pending [16]


References

  1. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. June 26, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 10, 2018). "Bradley Cooper To Star In & Direct Leonard Bernstein Movie As Dueling Biopics Tune Up". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  3. ^ Bradley Cooper says Steven Spielberg hired him to helm 'Maestro'
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 21, 2020). "Netflix Commits To Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Film; Scorsese, Spielberg, Todd Phillips Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 22, 2020). "Bradley Cooper Sets Carey Mulligan To Play Leonard Bernstein's Wife Felicia In Netflix Film 'Maestro'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  6. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 19, 2020). "'Succession's Jeremy Strong To Play Biographer John Gruen In Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein 'Maestro' At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 15, 2022). "Matt Bomer In Talks To Join Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Pic Maestro At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Kit, Borys (April 28, 2022). "Maya Hawke Joins Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  9. ^ Kroll, Justin (June 3, 2022). "Sarah Silverman Joins Bradley Cooper's Maestro At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  10. ^ Nash, Tammye (February 7, 2023). "Resource Center announces Michael Urie as special guest emcee for Toast to Life 80s Icons". Dallas Voice. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  11. ^ Malkin, Marc (April 28, 2023). "'Younger' Star Miriam Shor Cast in Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Movie 'Maestro' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  12. ^ "Maestro". Production List. December 21, 2020. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  13. ^ Sharf, Zack (January 25, 2022). "Bradley Cooper Confirms A Star Is Born Directorial Follow-Up Maestro Starts Filming in May". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  14. ^ "Maestro Casting 1940s and 1980s Scene". Project Casting. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  15. ^ Munzenrieder, Kyle (May 31, 2022). "Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan Look Unrecognizable on Maestro Set". W Magazine.
  16. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. June 26, 2023. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
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