BEHIND THE CANDELABRA BEHIND THE SCENES – In advance of Steven Soderbergh‘s Behind the Candelabra premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, three new pictures have been released. One is of Soderbergh with Michael Douglas on set and the another two feature Matt Damon and Douglas as Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson. Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, Debbie Reynolds, and Paul Reiser also star in the TV movie that follows the six year love affair between Liberace and Thorson.
SYNOPSIS: Wladziu Valentino Liberace, a musical prodigy, emerged as a concert soloist at age 11 and was performing in symphony orchestras by his teenage years. He soon become a worldwide star, known as much for his flamboyant dress and lifestyle as his records, media appearances and musical talent, up until his death in 1987. Based on the true story of Liberace’s tumultuous relationship and affair with Scott Thorson, a handsome yet drug-addicted lover, who ends up suing for alimony after their separation.
AIR DATE:
- HBO – May 26, 2013
Check out the pictures below:
Matt Damon & Michael Douglas in Behind the Candelabra
Michael Douglas & Matt Damon in Behind the Candelabra
Michael Douglas & Steven Soderbergh on set of Behind the Candelabra
