The first trailer for Maestro has been released, showing into Leonard Bernstein in full.
The movie is set to be released in cinemas on November 22, and also stars Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, and Michael Urie.
It between the acclaimed composer and his wife, Felicia Montealegre (Carey), and how their family was impacted by his success.
‘If doesn’t sing in you then nothing sings in you,’ Leonard declares at the beginning of the footage. ‘If nothing sings in you then you can’t make music. Something she told me.’
As his star continues to rise, it is suggested that he could become ‘the first great American conductor’, leading to fractures behind the scenes.
‘There’s a price for being in my brother’s orbit. You know that,’ Felicia is told as she witnesses her partner grow close to others.
‘I love people so much that it’s hard for me to be alone,’ he admits. ‘And music, it keeps me glued to life.’
Fans were left in awe of the trailer and suggested that the actor – – could be in line for huge success at the upcoming Oscars.
‘This looks sensational… Bradley Cooper has the potential to become the next great Director cause some of the shots in this trailer gave me chills. Can’t wait to watch,’ one tweeted.
‘Yeah, Bradley Cooper is going to win the Oscar,’ a follower shared.
Another agreed: ‘Bradley Cooper coming FAST for that Oscar but im here for it [sic].’
‘Yeah, it’s over. Bradley is sweeping Oscars,’ a Twitter user posted.
As a commenter agreed: ‘Good LORD, what a trailer. Chill-inducing beauty. Unbelievably excited for this.’
The official synopsis reads: ‘Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.
‘A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.’
Earlier this year, the first look images from set sparked intense backlash over the decision for Bradley to sport a prosthetic nose.
Many claimed that the makeup equated to ‘Jewface’ and weighed in with their concerns on social media.
Makeup artist Kazu Hiro addressed the criticism while appearing at the New York Film Festival screening, and said: ‘I wasn’t expecting that to happen. I feel sorry that I hurt some people’s feelings.
‘My goal was and Bradley’s goal was to portray Lenny as authentic as possible.
‘Lenny had a really iconic look that everybody knows – there’s so many pictures out there because he’s photogenic, too – such a great person and also inspired so many people. So we wanted to respect the look too, on the inside.
‘So that’s why we did several different tests and went through lots of decisions and that was the outcome in the movie.’
Maestro is released in cinemas on November 22, and lands on Netflix on December 20.
