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Bradley Cooper Takes “The Elephant Man” Across the Pond

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ABC 032114 BradleyCooper?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1422288317563ABC News(LONDON) — Despite nabbing an Oscar nomination for his role in American Sniper, Bradley Cooper continues to focus on his stage career.  He currently stars on Broadway as Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man and he will continue the role when the production heads to London.

People reports the play will run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from May 19 until Aug. 8.

“Never did we think we would have the privilege to perform this show on Broadway, let alone in London,” Cooper said in a statement. “I’m honored that [co-stars] Alessandro [Nivola], Patricia [Clarkson], the entire company and I have the opportunity to continue to tell his story.”

Cooper says he feels drawn to the role.  “There’s something about the physical manifestation of the movie star, who by nature has to be looked at, playing this part. I get that,” he added.

Heading across the pond is also good for Cooper’s personal life. His girlfriend, model Suki Waterhouse is a native of London. The pair began dating in March 2013 after Cooper ended his on-again, off-again relationship with Zoe Saldana.


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