Beyonce bows out of 'A Star Is Born' remake
Director Clint Eastwood eyeing Esperanza Spalding as potential replacement
Beyonce, looking super-fab at the 2012 Met Gala in New York City.
Beyonce Knowles has exited stage left.
The R&B superstar has dropped out of director Clint Eastwood's "A Star Is Born," leaving the long-gestating remake without a female lead. Knowles initially signed on for the Warner Bros. project last January, but the film was put on hold following the announcement of the singer's pregnancy. Now, with no start date set and a male co-star yet to be cast, Knowles' schedule filled up to the point where she was no longer able to commit, according to story-breaker Variety.
So who will take Knowles' place? Reports indicate Eastwood is now eyeing jazz performer Esperanza Spalding for the role, though no decision will be made on that front until the male lead - Bradley Cooper has been rumored - is secured.
"A Star Is Born" has been filmed three times over the years: in 1937 with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, in 1954 with Judy Garland and James Mason, and in 1976 with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Each centers on a young female ingenue and an older male star who fall in love, with complications arising as her career begins to surpass his.
Gaynor, March, Garland and Mason all scored Oscar nominations for their respective performances in previous versions.
Who do you think would make a good replacement for Beyonce? Any casting suggestions for the male lead? Sound off below.
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October 10, 2012 at 12:53AM EST Reply to CommentBIG YES for Spalding, if that actually happens...
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October 10, 2012 at 10:25AM EST Reply to CommentJennifer Hudson - she'd knock it out of the ball park... However, does anyone wonder if this is more about Clint than Beyonce - Maybe "the Chair" thing was more of a sign that he is not "OK".
I thought the same thing about the chair incident.
October 10, 2012 at 1:59PM ESTshaunnj
October 10, 2012 at 12:39PM EST Reply to CommentA Star is Born is a great story. As it's been done 3 times, why once more? Does Hollywood have any new stories? Many talented writers are trying to get a break - perhaps tap into that talent and bring new originality back to the silver screen.