This news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which says that Cooper is now talking with Warner Bros. about the possibility of both starring in and taking the helm of the musical film. It's worth noting that the project has been in development for a number of years, and in that time many stars and filmmakers have come and gone (he was even rumored to be attached to headline the movie back in 2012). It looks like Cooper will be replacing Clint Eastwood on the film, which is interesting given that the two men just worked together on the Academy Award-winning American Sniper.
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