The Hollywood stars are reportedly kissing on the set of Maestro filming. A film about the life of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia between 1946 and 1971.
However, the mutual love life between the spouses is not the only thing the film deals with. Leonard Bernstein also has a gay lover. Lover with whom he occasionally shares romantic moments throughout a long period of his life.
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Bradley Cooper and Matthew Bomer caught themselves on the set of ‘Maestro’
Bradley Cooper plays legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein, and Matt Bomer reportedly plays his lover. On set, cameras caught the two stars touching lips in a romantic scene “on the streets of 1950’s New York.”
The scene takes place in the city. Both Bradley and Bomer wear smart outfits, including coats, shirts, and ties. They have their hair slicked back and covered in gel. This is meant to add to the authenticity of the scene and mimic the real hairstyles popular at the time.
“Steven Spielberg considered directing the film. But when Bradley Cooper showed him an early draft of A Star Is Born, Spielberg walked over to Cooper after the ‘Shallow’ scene and said to him, ‘You’re directing Maestro.'” – According to Trivia.
“Maestro” is directed by leading actor Bradley Cooper. It fully portrays Bernstein’s life. From his early life to his deathbed. Photos from the set leaked back in May and show the actor with gray hair, suggesting the obvious.
The explanation on IMDB is that the film mainly focuses on the marriage between Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre. Only after the conductor married the actress did he open up and talk about his homosexuality. According to the film, Felicia is aware of this almost all the time. Also, she knows some of the lovers he has while they are married.
As of now, the reveal of Matthew Bomer’s character’s identity is not in detail. However, he reportedly plays a clarinetist that Bernstein works with.
The film covers the period leading up to the conductor’s death, which occurs almost immediately after his retirement from music.
Doctors diagnosed Felicia Montealegre with cancer in 1977. She falls into a serious illness that lasts a year before she dies. The film shows the conductor taking care of his wife for a whole year with deep affection and love. Also, it shows how completely heartbroken and empty he is after she dies.
The film ends with Bernstein’s death. He died at his home in New York at the age of 72. It happens in 1990, just days after he retired from his conducting career.