"A Star is Born" is already generating Oscar buzz as one of the most anticipated films of the year.
The film is a remake of the classic 1937 motion picture of the same name. It’s directed by and stars Bradley Cooper who was in Chicago Monday talking about his new film.
"My favorite thing?" Cooper mused. "Two things actually, the final product and showing thing I wanted to show ... the other is meeting Lady Gaga and becoming dear friends with her."
Cooper plays a country music star named Jackson Maine who falls in love with a young musician named Ally—a role played by Lady Gaga.
"I was blown away by everything she gave to this role," he said. "Everything I imagined and more."
The film tells a timeless love story set to a hard to forget soundtrack.
It marks a directional debut for Cooper, an experience he can't wait to share with audiences nationwide.
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"This was the most rewarding artistic experience I've ever had by far," he said. "By far the best."
And just in case you were wondering, Cooper says his favorite part of being in Chicago is the deep-dish pizza.
A Star is Born hits theaters on Oct. 5.
