What could well be Steven Soderbergh’s final feature, Behind the Candelabra, is just days away from its premiere out in Cannes, and I can’t wait to hear the early reactions from the Croisette.
It’s somewhat surreal to think that Soderbergh could be hanging up his hat this year and going into retirement. And it’s even more unbelievable to think that none of the studios wanted to work with him on the picture. But, thankfully, HBO were more than willing to step in. And fortunately for us, eOne are giving the film a theatrical release here in the UK.
We’ve already been treated to a great new trailer for the Liberace biopic recently. And now we’ve got not only another new trailer to share, but also the glittery new UK quad poster.
Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was LIBERACE – infamous pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship and extravagance, he lit up every stage he performed on, as bright as his candelabras and with a unique flair that gained him millions of devoted fans across the globe.
In the summer of 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into Liberace’s dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. To the outside world Scott was an employee, at most a friend, but behind closed doors his life with Liberace was an intense rollercoaster of hedonistic fun, flamboyance and excess.
Starring Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA tells the fascinating true story of their glamorous life together and their tempestuous relationship — from the glitz and glamour of the early days in Las Vegas to their very bitter and public break-up.
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon are front and centre here as Liberace and the young Scott Thorson. And the two are joined by a great cast, starring alongside Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds, Scott Bakula, Tom Papa, and Paul Reiser.
Soderbergh is directing from a script penned by Richard LaGravenese (Water for Elephants), based on Thorson’s autobiography, Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace.
Behind the Candelabra will be released in the US on HBO on May 26th, before heading across the Atlantic for its UK theatrical release date on 7th June. To help get you in the mood, here’s the great new trailer and the UK quad poster.
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