A Star Is Born Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Follows a Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), a country music star who is on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Stefani Germanotta). As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.

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Drama Musical Remake

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in A Star Is Born.

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  Bradley Cooper

  ... Jackson Maine

  Valentine's Day, Serena

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  Stefani (Lady Gaga) Germanotta

  ... Ally

  Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Machete Kills

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  Andrew Dice Clay

  ... Lorenzo

  Blue Jasmine, Warrior Strong

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  Sam Elliott

  Did You Hear About the Morgans?, The Good Dinosaur

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  Dave Chappelle

  Dave Chapelle's Block Party

Crew Behind the Film

The A Star Is Born behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Bradley Cooper last directed Maestro and Is This Thing On?. The film's writer Will Fetters last wrote Hustle and The Best of Me.

Director

Bradley Cooper

Screenwriters

Will Fetters
Christopher Wilkinson

Producers

Bradley Cooper
Bill Gerber
Jon Peters
Todd Phillips

Production Details

What we know about the A Star Is Born movie production.

Key Facts

• Dave Chappelle will play Bradley Cooper’s oldest friend, who used to perform with him at blues clubs (Variety, 5/5/17).
• Four-time Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, American Hustle, Silver Linings Playbook) is helming the film, marking his directorial debut (4/17/17).
• Features Lady Gaga in her first leading role in a major motion picture, and being credited with her full name, Stefani Germanotta (4/17/17).
• Andrew Clay will portray Lady Gaga’s “very Italian” father in what’s said to be a scene-stealing role (Deadline.com, 3/23/17).
• Lady Gaga will compose and perform new music for the film (8/16/16).
• The fourth version of A Star Is Born, following the 1937 original with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, a 1954 remake with Judy Garland and James Mason, and the 1976 film with Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

Production Updates for A Star Is Born

Nov 2017

Completed

Changed A Star Is Born movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming began April 17, 2017 in Southern California.

Aug 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will start early 2017.

Aug 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Apr 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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