
After months of rumors and talks of remaking 'A Star is Born' with Grammy winner Beyonce as one of the lead stars, there's finally a solid name that could make the film come to fruition.
Deadline.com is reporting that Oscar winning director Clint Eastwood is on board to helm and co-produce the film, with a script by Will Fetters.
The story, about a famed aging, alcoholic musician who mentors/is schooled by and then finds romance with a younger female star, was first done in 1937 with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. Judy Garland and James Mason starred in the 1954 remake, and Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson were in the 1976 version.
Billy Gerber and Jon Peters, who directed the third version, will serve as the other producers.
There was speculation in early 2010, through the LA Times, that Russell Crowe was once attached to the vehicle, although no male lead has been given the green light at this point.
Shopped around studios for years, many names were tossed around, including a Will Smith/Jennifer Lopez pairing, but nothing was set in stone.
Beyonce has proven that she could be a leading star and bring in audiences, having done so with her last film, 'Obsessed,' which opened at #1 at the box office in 2009 with a take of $28 million despite terrible reviews.
The question many will wonder is whether this new version's male lead will be Black or White?


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By: beyoncefan on 2/01/2011 6:57PM
I think this is an excellent role for Beyonce. With her performances in Dreamgirls, Cadillac Records, and her performance with Hugh Jackman--serve to prove that A Star Is Born could be her best picture yet. We do know one thing about her--that she's is a staunch professional and will give it her all. I love her because she works so hard and yet knows how to balance work and play to stay emotionally healthy.
As far as the other members of Destiny child, they have to stand on their own now. We could view things as that if not for Beyonce and her family they might not have become the celebrities that they are now. I think Kelly and Michelle are super talented--they just need time to find their way as individual artists--they should not try to copy Beyonce but find their own strengths. I think Kelly should stop trying to dance and sing ballads--she has a lovely voice and Michelle should do stage and bring some glamour and fire to Gospel music again.
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By: brendamayee on 2/02/2011 5:58PM
Finally we seem to all agree...she is not a good actress, And she needs some better material. She is not blessed, has done terrible things her and daddy.
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By: Donna on 2/06/2011 12:03PM
All I have to say is Clint Eastwood must be senile...Beyonce can't act!!!!
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By: blkcat50 on 2/06/2011 2:48PM
HATERS!!!!!!!!!!
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