The full trailer for HBO's upcoming movie Behind The Candelabra has arrived! Time for all of us to take another look at Michael Douglas (who stars as Liberace) and Matt Damon (aka Scott Thorson), but as you're about to see – this time we also have a much, much better look at Rob Lowe‘s character – Liberace's plastic surgeon. Check them all out in the rest of this report & let us know what you think…
Director Steven Soderbergh stands behind the movie which revolves around Michael's character Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television.
The movie takes a behind-the-scenes look at Liberace and Scott Thorson's tempestuous relationship — from their first meeting backstage at the Las Vegas Hilton to their bitter and public break-up.
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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 will premiere on HBO on May 26th at 9/8c.
