Dave Chappelle has joined the cast of Warner Bros. remake – A Star is Born, which already has Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga (aka Stefani Germanotta). The Hollywood Reporter claims Chappelle will play a character named Noodles, “who is Cooper’s oldest friend with whom he started out playing with in blues clubs.”
Bradley Cooper (American Sniper, Silver Linings Playbook) is also directing the film as well. This is is his first time in the big chair. Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a country music star who is on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Lady Gaga). As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.
The main cast also includes Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliott.
Lady Gaga has written and will perform original songs in the film.on.
A Star Is Born will hit the silver screen on September 28, 2018.
