Beyonce Knowles just got a major break in her longtime bid for an Oscar: Clint Eastwood has signed on to direct her in the Warner Bros. update of “A Star Is Born.”
Eastwood’s announcement more than solidifies the flick, which has seen several incarnations over the past year (or years) with various directors and male talent attached (Beyonce has long been the female lead in mind).
Last February a short list of names including Russell Crowe, Sean Penn and Robert Downey Jr. were circulating to play opposite the pop sensation, as an alcoholic superstar in love with Knowles’ budding singer.
A current short list includes varied types like Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and Jon Hamm, according to our sources.
Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson brought the tale to life in 1976, earning permanent spots in pop culture for their efforts. Streisand won a Golden Globe for her acting performance and best original song but saw Oscar love only in the original song category.
Under the direction of Eastwood, she could possibly get an Oscar. Eastwood won directing Oscars for “Million Dollar Baby” and “Unforgiven” and was nominated in that category for “Mystic River” and “Letters From Iwo Jima.”
Good luck Bey!
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