HBO has released a first teaser trailer for Steven Soderbergh‘s upcoming Behind the Candelabra starring Michael Douglas as Liberace as it tells the story of his secret, five-year love affair with Scott Thorson (Matt Damon).
Unfortunately, the teaser trailer doesn’t show any actual footage from the upcoming film, instead relying on music, falling piano keys and text. But I guess it at least raises awareness.
The film premieres on May 26 on HBO and currently the expectation is for it to show up at the Cannes Film Festival.
Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. A name synonymous with showmanship, extravagance and candelabras, he was a world-renowned performer with a flair that endeared him to his audiences and created a loyal fan base spanning his 40-year career. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer 1977, handsome young stranger Scott Thorson walked into his dressing room and, despite their age difference and seemingly different worlds, the two embarked on a secretive five-year love affair. Behind the Candelabra takes a behind-the-scenes look at their tempestuous relationship–from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.
