Matt damon, michael douglas spooked by haunted film set actors matt damon and michael douglas are said to be convinced that their new movie set is haunted. Jul 30, 2016 this movie is great with matt damon and michael douglas playing liberace. Michael douglas and matt damon in behind the candelabra. Damon stars alongside michael douglas, 67, in the title role, and the pair. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. After appearing in a series of supporting parts in much of the 1990s, damon was cast by francis ford coppola as the lead of the 1997 legal drama the rainmaker. Jun 06, 20 ireland ams showbiz correspondent leanne moore spoke exclusively to michael douglas about returning to work after his recent illness, new movie candelabra with matt damon and his soft spot for. Affectionate without sacrificing honesty, behind the candelabra couples awardworthy performances from michael douglas and matt damon with some typically sharp direction from steven soderbergh. Best cinematography international competition steven soderbergh. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when liberace takes other bedmates and thorson becomes addicted to drugs.
Liberaces exlover scott thorson matt damon is a gay sex pro. Damon stars alongside michael douglas, 67, in the title role, and. They both did terrific jobs and amazingly the setting for the movie had so much of liberaces types of clothing, they used one his original pianos from. Watch the movie trailer for the biopic drama behind the candelabra, starring michael douglas, matt damon and rob lowe.
Apr 11, 2016 looking for behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon movie auditions for 2019. Learn about matt damon including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at. Sep 24, 20 behind the candelabra 20 matt damon acts out his film career w james corden duration. Michael douglas, matt damon are gay lovers in new liberace biopic. Matt damon, michael douglas get racy in new liberace biopic. Matt damon, michael douglas take on film deemed too gay. He was still only in his twenties when liberace died.
Mar 10, 20 matt damon and michael douglas caused a stir when their bold new look for movie behind the candelabra was revealed. Michael douglas and matt damon acuse a stir with their new. Michael douglas and matt damon star as liberace and his lover. They both did terrific jobs and amazingly the setting for the movie had so much of liberaces types of clothing, they used one his original pianos from the museum and they. Matt damon acts out his film career w james corden duration. When liberace finds himself a new lover, scott is tossed onto the street. Liberace zu viel des guten ist wundervoll originaltitel. Michael douglas on playing liberace the man behind the. Matt damon and michael douglas get into character as gay. First image of michael douglas and matt damon in steven. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson. All matt damon movies ranked by tomatometer matt damon movies ranked by tomatometer before his breakout with good will hunting, matt damon was already something of an actor to watch, showing versatility as a gaunt military medic in courage under fire and as a determined law school grad in the rainmaker. A chronicle of the tempestuous sixyear romance between megastar singer liberace and his young lover scott thorson. Matt damon will play the role of michael douglas lover in a movie about gay piano legend liberace, set for release in 2012.
Michael douglas, matt damon are gay lovers in new liberace. Ben affleck admits its not easy watching michael douglas kiss his matt damon in their upcoming liberace film, behind the candelabra. His first major success came with the police serial, the streets of san francisco, for which he received three emmy nominations. The film recounts the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his younger lover, scott thorson. And it wouldnt be the first time hbo has launched a movie. Dec, 2012 damon jokes theres a reason why douglas has been a longtime leading man. Actors matt damon and michael douglas are said to be convinced that their new movie set is haunted. Michael douglas is taking a sharp turn from his usual roles to tackle the lead in a film biography of the campy musical performer liberace, and matt damon is. Behind the candelabra, liberace movie with michael. After all, he gets to kiss a people magazine sexiest man alive. The late late show with james corden 8,552,422 views. The first image from steven soderberghs liberace movie behind the candelabra, with michael douglas and matt damon. Matt damon is an american actor, producer and screenwriter.
Watch behind the candelabra streaming online hulu free. Liberace zu viel des guten ist wundervoll wikipedia. In an interview with playboy, matt damon talked about being naked in behind the candelabra, the movie in which damon plays the gay lover of liberace played by michael douglas. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven. Damon jokes theres a reason why douglas has been a longtime leading man. An actor with over forty years of experience in theatre, film, and television, michael douglas branched out into independent feature production in 1975 with the academy awardwinning one flew over the cuckoos nest 1975. Behind the candelabra, liberace movie with michael douglas and matt damon, deemed too gay by studios. In behind the candelabra, which premieres on hbo may 26. Behind the candelabra 20full movie english hd michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula. Michael douglas, matt damon play liberace and lover. Sep 03, 2019 damon then earned raves for his turn as liberaces boyfriend scott thorson in the critically acclaimed hbo movie behind the candelabra 20, starring michael douglas.
They both did terrific jobs and amazingly the setting for the movie had so much of liberaces types of clothing, they used one his original pianos from the museum and they remade the actual look of his home wherever possible. This movie is great with matt damon and michael douglas playing liberace. Michael douglas will get lucky with matt damon in director steven soderberghs new movie about liberace. The two stars have been shooting for behind the candelabra, which is about the life of famed. As for himself, damon, who next appears in promised land in theaters jan. Behind the candelabra 20full movie english hdmichael. At least director steven soderbergh saw the potential in the saucy story, and got oscar winners michael douglas and matt damon to star. In 2010, matt damon narrated the documentary film inside job about the part played by financial deregulation in the late2000s financial crisis. The film stars michael douglas playing the famous pianist and matt damon playing scott thorson, who is liberaces lover in the film.
Matt damon and michael douglas seen in bed in new trailer for behind the candelabra much has been written about matt damon and michael douglas performances in the highly anticipated liberace movie, stars do not hold back in gay love story about liberace to air on hbo liberace was all about excess. Douglas and damon partake in a series of racy scenes together, including damon in a speedo. Matt damon and michael douglas talk about the pressures of. Apr 10, 20 douglas and damon partake in a series of racy scenes together, including damon in a speedo, as the movie s plot deals with the couple trying to start a family in the public eye decades ago. Yes, that really is michael douglas and matt damon under the. American actor and producer michael douglas is known for his diverse roles in film, television, and theatre. Michael douglas and matt damon tell the story of liberace at the cannes film festival with their new movie behind the candelabra. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. May 24, 20 best new shows and movies on netflix this week. And it wouldnt be the first time hbo has launched a movie there. Michael douglas and matt damon go behind the candelabra tv.
Jun 11, 20 matt damon s gay sex skills are off the charts. With michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula, eric zuckerman. Michael douglas and matt damon go behind the candelabra. Director brokeback mountain and milk may have captivated audiences and swept award shows in recent years, but it seems hollywood still has some reservations when it comes to portraying gay content on the big screen. Matt damon and michael douglas get into character as gay lovers. Black introduces thorson to liberace michael douglas, who takes an. Transcript for matt damon, michael douglas take on film deemed too gay two of hollywoods biggest stars like youve never seen before, liberaces life, matt damon and michael douglas in racy and. Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or motion picture made for television rob lowe. He rose to prominence in the year 1997 when he wrote and starred in good will hunting which is an american drama film. Michael douglas and matt damon star in the amazing true story of flamboyant pianist liberaces great love affair. From acclaimed academy award winning director steven soderbergh and hbo films comes the next great biopic and an amazing casting opportunity for up and.
Transcript for candelabra producer gets love scene approval from damon s mom and the candelabra the hbo film stars michael douglas and matt damon as liberace as much younger lover. See the movie poster, photos, cast, synopsis and release date. Mar 06, 20 yes, that really is michael douglas and matt damon under the prosthetic makeup, wigs, and crystaltrimmed suits all part of their costumes for behind the candelabra, the new steven soderbergh. Best performance by an actor in a miniseries or motion picture made for television matt damon. Matt damon is an actor who has a career spanning over two decades and has been ranked as one of the highest grossing actors of all time.
Michael douglas effortlessly playing the piano, matt damon yelling i dont even have my own face. Michael douglas and matt damon glitter in a new teaser for steven soderberghs behind the candelabra. Damon, 42, and douglas, 68, knew each other in passing, but werent close at that point. Matt damon and michael douglas revealed filming the numerous sex scenes was slightly uncomfortable the scene where im behind him and going at him, we did that in one take, recalls damon. Pretty jealous, pretty jealous, the argo oscar winner. May 21, 20 the actors were thrilled to play liberace and his boyfriend in hbos movie. In behind the candelabra, which premieres on hbo may. Worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates when liberace takes other bedmates and thorson becomes. Hes taken on his fair share of challenging roles during his lengthy hollywood career. Seated on the dais at a cannes press conference for behind the candelabra, he looked at his creative collaborators including costar matt damon, director. Both michael douglas and matt damon looked as if they just stepped out of the 70s as the two shot scenes for the upcoming biopic, behind the candelabra, in beverly hills on monday. Dec 21, 2019 behind the candelabra 20full movie english hd michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula. Ben affleck jealous of matt damon kissing michael douglas.
Behind the candelabra, liberace movie with michael douglas. The acting duo posed for entertainment weekly sporting fake tans, jewels, wigs. Since then, as a producer and as an actorproducer, he has shown an uncanny knack for choosing projects that reflect changing. Behind the candelabra, steven soderberghs liberace movie. Academy award winners michael douglas and matt damon star in hbo.
Behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon. Candelabra, the new steven soderberghdirected hbo movie airing. Cheyenne jackson talks new behind the candelabra role. Mar 07, 20 matt damon and michael douglas looking good in liberace movie. Douglas and damon play lovers in hbos look at the life of liberace in behind the candelabra. But his latest movie role will see matt damon play liberaces gay lover. Matt damon talks nudity, sex scenes in liberace movie with.
On march, 2018, matt damon and ben affleck announced they will adopt the inclusion rider agreement in all their future production deals through their pearl street films. And dont think michael who plays the flamboyant pianist who insisted he wasnt gay doesnt know whos getting the best end of the deal. Although played by 42yearold matt damon, scott thorson was only 18 when he met liberace, and 23 when their relationship ended in april 1982. May 25, 20 michael douglas and matt damon tell the story of liberace at the cannes film festival with their new movie behind the candelabra. Looking for behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon movie auditions for 2019. Behind the candelabra 20 worldfamous pianist liberace michael douglas takes muchyounger scott thorson matt damon as a lover, but the relationship deteriorates. Aug 21, 2012 but his latest movie role will see matt damon play liberaces gay lover scott thorson is an hbo tv movie of the pianists life. The photo features douglas in full suitably flamboyant costume, with matt damon. Although played by 42yearold matt damon, scott thorson was only a teenager when he met liberace, and 23 when their relationship ended in april 1982. Michael douglas turned 68 during filming, making him a few months older than liberace was when he died. Behind the candelabra 20 matt damon acts out his film career w james corden duration.
Michael douglas explains what its like to kiss matt damon. But his latest movie role will see matt damon play liberaces gay lover scott thorson. Jul 31, 2012 that is bound to change next year when hbo airs the movie behind the candelabra, now filming with a castagainsttype michael douglas as the gilded showman and matt damon as his muchyounger lover. He made his screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 film mystic pizza.
Matt damon to play gay lover of michael douglas in. May 24, 20 of course, thats more or less exactly how liberace michael douglas treats scott matt damon, a young hunk who, when they meet backstage at one of liberaces las vegas shows, is working as. Matt damon and michael douglas get into character as gay lovers on set of new liberace biopic. Cheyenne jackson talks new behind the candelabra role alongside matt damon, michael douglas alberto pizzoliafpgetty images the actorsinger joins hbos liberace biopic, also starring rob lowe. Sep 15, 2009 michael douglas is taking a sharp turn from his usual roles to tackle the lead in a film biography of the campy musical performer liberace, and matt damon is playing his longtime lover, director.
Matt damon and michael douglas looking good in liberace. Matt damon and michael douglas looking good in liberace movie. Including new series with queen latifah, sophie turner, and more. And he got this book, behind the candelabra, and told the same thing to matt, says douglas. Behind the candelabra is a biopic about the famous musician liberace, who will be played by michael douglas. New pic of matt damon and michael douglas in behind the. Michael douglas on playing liberace the man behind the candelabra his turn as liberace in steven soderberghs biopic has the critics raving. Douglas and damon partake in a series of racy scenes together, including damon in a speedo, as the movies plot deals with the couple trying to start a family in the public eye decades ago. Matt damon, michael douglas spooked by haunted film set. Matt damon, michael douglas get racy in new liberace. It is quite a change for the irish american macho star used to playing soupedup testosterone roles such as the cop in the departed and the bourne identity flicks.
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