Overview
- At a BAFTA Life In Pictures event in London, Cooper said he is currently writing a project that has been “burning” in him since making Maestro.
- Asked directly, he confirmed the new work is not a musical, joking that dancing remains an open question.
- He described being “so terrified” at the outset of the project and said sustained work typically transforms fear into excitement.
- He did not share the subject, collaborators, or any timeline, leaving key details undisclosed.
- In a wide-ranging talk, he reflected on gaining 60 pounds for American Sniper and early A Star Is Born casting ideas before Lady Gaga, and noted his recent film Is This Thing On? is rolling out with Searchlight for awards season.