Bradley Cooper has no less than four shots at Oscar glory as star, producer, co-writer and director of Netflix’s “Maestro,” but for now, he can bask in the glory of being selected as Outstanding Performer of the Year for the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The Philly native’s ultimate passion project, chronicling the life and work of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein, has opened in cinemas to strong notices after a hearty film festival run (it will stream on Netflix starting on Dec. 20). He and costar Carey Mulligan (whom plays Bernstein’s wife, actress Felicia Montealegre) have appeared close to the top of nearly all prediction lists for acting nominations for the better part of 2023, with some heralding this as Cooper’s best work.
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