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Bradley Cooper is reportedly being considered to portray Barry Gibb, the iconic, bouffant-haired frontman of the Bee Gees, in an upcoming biopic about the legendary group.

Cooper, who is currently preparing to direct and star in a biographical film about renowned composer Leonard Bernstein, has allegedly been approached for the role of the eldest Gibb brother in a project led by Graham King, the producer behind Bohemian Rhapsody. The film is also being developed with the backing of Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment.

According to reports, the screenplay is being written by Anthony McCarten, known for his work on Bohemian Rhapsody and The Theory of Everything. The project aims to build on the recent success of other 1970s music biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody (about Queen) and Rocketman (about Elton John).

Barry Gibb remains the last surviving member of the Bee Gees, the group he founded alongside his younger twin brothers, Maurice and Robin. Their younger brother, Andy Gibb, also enjoyed solo fame. The Bee Gees’ soundtrack for Saturday Night Fever (1977) remains the top-selling soundtrack album of all time, delivering timeless hits like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever.”

Cooper, who earned multiple Oscar nominations for his directorial debut A Star Is Born, also showcased his musical talents by performing on “Shallow,” the Academy Award-winning song from the film.

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