Thursday, February 07, 2013
Michael Douglas Is 'Liberace'
Sneak Peek the first image from director Steven Soderbergh's upcoming HBO film, "Behind the Candelabra" starring Michael Douglas as piano showman 'Liberace' and Matt Damon as 'Scott Thorson', debuting on HBO May 2013 :
"...before 'Elvis', before 'Elton John', 'Madonna' and 'Lady Gaga', there was 'Liberace': virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras, he was a world renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, young stranger 'Scott Thorson' walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year affair. 'Behind the Candelabra' takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship -- from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Liberace'...