Lady Gaga has landed her first major film role starring opposite Bradley Cooper in the upcoming remake of the 1937 hit A Star is Born.
The 30-year-old singer will reprise the role made famous before her by Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand in Cooper's directorial debut.
Bradley Cooper (above) will make his directorial debut with A Star is Born
"I'm elated to be directed by and starring with Bradley in this project," Gaga tweeted this morning. "He's a brilliant visionary artist."
Gaga will also compose and perform new songs for the film, which tells the tale of an aspiring young singer who arrives in Hollywood and is assisted by an ageing star whose popularity is fading.
Beyoncé was reportedly being lined up to take the part, but pulled out in March because her fees couldn't be met.
Im elated to be directed by & starring w/ Bradley in this project. He's a brilliant visionary artist. #AStarIsBorn #AStarIsBornCooperGaga
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 17, 2016
