Bradley Cooper denies casting Beyoncé as lead in A Star is Born remake

Denied: Bradley Cooper denies rumours that he's cast Beyonce in new film
Dave Benett
Jennifer Ruby14 December 2015
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Bradley Cooper has quashed rumours that he’s cast Beyoncé as the lead in his remake of A Star Is Born.

While the pop superstar was originally attached to the project, it seems that she hasn’t been in touch with new director Cooper since he took over the reins.

Despite speculation that the pair had been ‘in talks’, the Oscar nominee has now said that there are no plans for them to work together.

Speaking to E! News at the premiere of new film Joy, the 40-year-old said that it was “just a rumour.”

No go: Beycone is not set to take the lead in A Star is Born 
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“But with that said, I would be honoured obviously to work with her in any capacity,” he added.

Cooper recently signed up to take over the project from Clint Eastwood, who was originally lined-up to direct, and is thought to be in the process of casting his leading lady.

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This will be the third remake of the original 1937 film, which starred Janet Gaynor as an aspiring Hollywood starlet and Fredric March as the movie star who helps her launch her career.

Most famously, Judy Garland reprised the role in the 1954 musical version of the film while Barbra Streisand put her own mark on the part in a 1976 rock version of the story.

Cooper is expected to star in the new version of the story as well as directing.

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