“Maestro” is a biopic about Leonard Bernstein (played by Bradley Cooper) the legendary conductor and composer who is behind the scores for West Side Story and On the Waterfront. The drama that spans over 30 years in telling the beautifully complex story of the marriage between Bernstein and Chilean-born actress Montealegre. Bernstein’s colorful life included making a memorable conducting debut at the New York Philharmonic at 25 when the conductor took ill; without even rehearsing, Bernstein did so well his star was launched the next day when his feat made the front page of the New York Times. He was blacklisted before being cleared of being a communist just before he composed the Oscar-nominated score for On the Waterfront; and he was an activist in the civil rights movement, and outspoken on issues including ending the Vietnam War.
Filming for the new Netflix movie is set to begin in Tanglewood, Massachusetts between 21 and 26 May. The production will then pick up again in September when it moves to Italy. Filming is also slated to occur in New York and London, but dates are as of yet TBD.
“Maestro” Cast and Crew
Bradley Cooper has not only been cast to star as renowned composer Leonard Bernstein, the Netflix film’s titular Maestro, but will be writing and directing the film. Meanwhile, Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke is returning to the streaming service’s fold for the new high budget movie.
PRODUCER: Martin Scorsese – Steven Spielberg – Todd Phillips – Kristie Macosko Krieger – Emma Tillinger Koskoff – Fred Berner – Amy Durning
WRITER: Bradley Cooper – Josh Singer
DIRECTOR: Bradley Cooper
LP: Carla Raij
PC: Mike Hall
CAST: Bradley Cooper – Carey Mulligan – Matt Bomer – Jeremy Strong – Maya Hawke
“Maestro” Casting Call
If you are interested in getting a job on the “Maestro” crew for the rare opportunity to make movie magic the Spielberg way, send your resume to Sikelia Productions at info@sikelia-ny.com. Otherwise, those interested in securing an acting role on “Maestro” can reach out to casting directors Shayna Markowitz and Grant Wilfley at maestro@gwcnyc.com. For more information visit Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc who is currently also casting for the following projects: The Gilded Age – gildedage@gwcnyc.com, Gossip Girl – gossipgirl@gwcnyc.com, Leave the World Behind – longisland@gwcnyc.com. Manifest – manifest@gwcnyc.com, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – tmmm@gwcnyc.com, Retreat – retreat@gwcnyc.com, Three Women – submit@gwcnyc.com.
“Maestro” Production Studios
SIKELIA PRODUCTIONS / PANTHERA PRODUCTIONS, LLC
110 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
EMAIL: info@sikelia-ny.com
PHONE: 212-906-8800
JOINT EFFORT
4000 Warner Boulevard, Building 90
Burbank, CA 91522
PHONE: 818-954-3210
EMAIL: garner@jointeffort.com
FRED BERNER FILMS
500 5th Ave., 43rd Floor
New York, NY 10110
PHONE: 516-429-5357
EMAIL: fredbernerfilms@cs.com
AMBLIN PARTNERS
100 Universal City Plaza Building 5121
Universal City CA 91608
PHONE: 818-733-7000
EMAIL: info@amblinpartners.com
NETFLIX PRODUCTIONS, LLC
5800 Sunset Boulevard, 12th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025
PHONE: 310-734-2900
EMAIL: lahiring@netflix.com
