Matt damon, michael douglas take on film deemed too gay. Michael douglas explains what its like to kiss matt damon ireland am. Since then, as a producer and as an actorproducer, he has shown an uncanny knack for choosing projects that reflect changing. And dont think michael who plays the flamboyant pianist who insisted he wasnt gay doesnt know whos getting the best end of the deal. After all, he gets to kiss a people magazine sexiest man alive. Best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a series, miniseries or motion picture made for television rob lowe. Behind the candelabra by steven soderbergh michael douglas. First official picture of matt damon and michael douglas as lovers for liberace biopic as they reveal filming sex scenes was awkward by bianca. Michael douglas, matt damon are gay lovers in new liberace.
Michael douglas, matt damon are gay lovers in new liberace biopic. Academy award winners michael douglas and matt damon star in hbo. Michael douglas and matt damon star in the amazing true story of. Damon, 42, and douglas, 68, knew each other in passing, but werent close at that point. Michael douglasmatt damon love scene gets approval from damons mom. May 21, 20 and he got this book, behind the candelabra, and told the same thing to matt, says douglas. Matt damon is an american actor, producer and screenwriter. His first major success came with the police serial, the streets of san francisco, for which he received three emmy nominations. Damon recently renewed his vows with wife luciana barroso, and douglas has been wed to catherine zetajones for 12 years.
Matt damon age 40 and michael douglas age 66 are going to take their clothes off and have homosexual sex together in the upcoming already expected to be of blockbuster status movie, liberace. But he loved working with soderbergh, and he relished working with matt damon, who costars as thorson. Although played by 42yearold matt damon, scott thorson was only 18 when he met liberace, and 23 when their relationship ended in april 1982. Michael douglas candelabra piano playing secrets revealed. The movie, based on thorsons 1988 memoir, behind the candelabra.
Behind the candelabra 20full movie english hdmichael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula. Douglas thanked his fellow nominee and costar matt damon on stage, telling. This movie is great with matt damon and michael douglas playing liberace. With matt damon, tony hale, patton oswalt, lucas mchugh carroll. Bravo, its a shame more more big names in hollywood are not scared to play a gay role i am thinking of tom cruise in interview with a vampire, where tom cruise refused to play the part as openly gay as the character. Mar 07, 20 first official picture of matt damon and michael douglas as lovers for liberace biopic as they reveal filming sex scenes was awkward by bianca carneiro and lucy buckland. Matt damon discusses liberace, kissing michael douglas and. Behind the candelabra 20full movie english hdmichael. The film recounts the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his younger lover, scott thorson. Matt damon and michael douglas strike a pose in first image from. Michael douglas and steven soderbergh in behind the candelabra 20 jerry. Matt damon and michael douglas photos photos actor michael douglas l, winner of the outstanding performance by a male actor in a miniseries or television movie award for behind the candelabra.
Michael douglas and matt damon tell the story of liberace at the cannes film festival with their new movie behind the candelabra. Both he and matt damon, who plays thorson, have been singled out for particular praise. See more ideas about douglas michael, behind the candelabra and damon. 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. Damon then earned raves for his turn as liberaces boyfriend scott thorson in the critically acclaimed hbo movie behind the candelabra 20, starring. See the movie poster, photos, cast, synopsis and release date. 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. The sick sodomite minds of hollywood, matt damon, michael. His portrayal of liberace received critical acclaim, which resulted in him receiving the emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie at the 65th primetime emmy awards. Matt damon recently finished shooting for the upcoming movie behind the candelabra.
Of course, thats more or less exactly how liberace michael douglas treats scott matt damon, a young hunk who, when they meet backstage at. Watch the movie trailer for the biopic drama behind the candelabra, starring michael douglas, matt damon and rob lowe. Michael douglas wins best actor emmy for behind the. Michael douglas turned 68 during filming, making him a few months older than liberace was when he died. Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. He made his screen debut with a minor role in the 1988 film mystic pizza. Michael douglas is hilarious in steven soderberghs blackly comic biopic of the hyperkitsch piano wizard liberace and his addictions to rings, plastic surgery and a buff matt damon. 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. Michael douglas and matt damon go behind the candelabra. Matt damon says candelabra a dream role actor discusses tackling role as liberaces young lover and performing alongside michael douglas. Michael douglas has his hair in his face, and the collar of his jacket has turned insideout.
Many dream of kissing matt damon, but michael douglas is one of the lucky few who has actually done it. Matt damon damon in 2015 born matthew paige damon 19701008 october 8, 1970 age 49 cambridge, massachusetts, u. With michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula, eric zuckerman. The actors were thrilled to play liberace and his boyfriend in hbos movie. Dec 14, 2012 matt damon on nude scenes with michael douglas. May 14, 20 based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6year relationship between liberace and his much younger lover, scott thorson, is recounted. It dramatizes the last ten years in the life of pianist liberace and the relationship he had with scott thorson. Matt damon, michael douglas matt damon and michael. Michael douglas and matt damon in behind the candelabra. Played by 30yearold boyd holbrook, caryjames was also only 18 when he met liberace. Matt damon, left, congratulates michael douglas for receiving the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie for his role in behind the candelabra. 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. A very daring movie by michael douglas and matt damon, acting in an alien role for both of them, which they acted superbly.
Jun 06, 20 michael douglas is hilarious in steven soderberghs blackly comic biopic of the hyperkitsch piano wizard liberace and his addictions to rings, plastic surgery and a buff matt damon. He was still only in his twenties when liberace died. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven soderbergh. Damon stars alongside michael douglas, 67, in the title role, and. Black introduces thorson to liberace michael douglas, who takes an. Douglas, damon on risk of making candelabra abc news. Was that really michael douglas tickling the ivories on hbos new liberace biopic behind the candelabra. Behind the candelabra by steven soderbergh michael. Michael douglas on liberace, cannes, cancer and cunnilingus film. His breakthrough came later that year when he played the title role of an unrecognized genius in good. Douglas collaborated with steven soderbergh again on the 20 film behind the candelabra, playing liberace, opposite matt damon, centered on the pianists life. The first image from steven soderberghs liberace movie behind the candelabra, with michael douglas and matt damon.
Behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon. I guess i was nervous because he was a big guy, a polack, douglas says. According to an interview in the las vegas sun, the true musician was philip fortenberry, a. Michael douglas was fascinated by candelabras script. 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 actor gets into what drew him to the project, studying liberaces performances and creating such an intimate bond with costar matt damon. It is based on thorsons memoir, behind the candelabra.
Michael douglas will star as an oversexed gay man playing the title role in steven soderberghs film, liberace. Behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon movie behind the candelabra from acclaimed academy award winning director steven soderbergh and hbo films comes the next great biopic and an amazing casting opportunity for up and coming actors everywhere. Dec 21, 2019 behind the candelabra 20full movie english hd michael douglas, matt damon, scott bakula. May 16, 20 michael douglas matt damon love scene gets approval from damon s mom. Douglas and damon play lovers in hbos look at the life of liberace in behind the candelabra. Best performance by an actor in a miniseries or motion picture made for television matt damon. Filmmaker steven soderbergh explores the relationship between flamboyant pianist liberace played by michael douglas and his longterm partner, scott thorson matt damon, in this warner bros. Behind the candelabra watch the hbo original movie hbo. Michael douglasmatt damon love scene gets approval from. 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. In addition to not wanting to miss douglas playing liberace, damon debriefs on working with steven soderbergh.
Michael douglas will get lucky with matt damon in director steven soderberghs new movie about liberace. Behind the candelabra is a 20 american biographical drama film directed by steven. 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. And he got this book, behind the candelabra, and told the same thing to matt, says douglas. In 1977, 18yearold scott thorson matt damon, who works as an animal. The film also marks matt damons sixth collaboration with busy. Matt damon talks nudity, sex scenes in liberace movie with. A chronicle of the tempestuous sixyear romance between megastar singer liberace and his young lover scott thorson. Apr 11, 2016 behind the candelabra starring michael douglasmatt damon movie behind the candelabra from acclaimed academy award winning director steven soderbergh and hbo films comes the next great biopic and an amazing casting opportunity for up and coming actors everywhere. Sep 23, 20 matt damon, left, congratulates michael douglas for receiving the award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie for his role in behind the candelabra. Michael douglas and matt damon star in this film that recounts showbiz icon liberaces tempestuous relationship with a young lover.
American actor and producer michael douglas is known for his diverse roles in film, television, and theatre. Matt damon and michael douglas talk about the pressures of. In the movie damon plays scott thorson, the long time partner of liberace michael douglas has been cast in the. 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.
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