HBO has released the full trailer for the Stephen Soderbergh-directed Liberace biopic Behind the Candelabra. It stars Michael Douglas as the famous entertainer and Matt Damon as his lover Scott Thorson. It looks like these two guys have a pretty crazy relationship. Here's the synopsis...
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.
Now even though Soderbergh might be done making films, he is still doing stuff for TV. He currently has plans to adapt John Barth’s The Sot-Weed Factor into a 12-hour miniseries. Behind the Candelabra is set to premiere on HBO on May 26th, 2013.