Lady Gaga widely praised for debut film A Star is Born

No makeup, no wigs, no wild costumes but Lady Gaga shows an impressive acting talent in the trailer of her debut film | WATCH

Lady Gaga sings on stage in her film debut. Picture: Warner Bros.

No makeup, no wigs but an impressive acting talent are on show in the first trailer of Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated debut film A Star is Born.

The trailer of the movie, co-starring Bradley Cooper, has been released on the internet to widespread praise.

Gaga plays Ally, an aspiring singer taken under the wing of Cooper’s fading country singer Jackson Maine, whose own career goes into decline as Ally’s star rises. Cooper also co-wrote and directed the film.

The film is drawing widespread praise. Picture: Warner Bros.

The film is the third remake of the 1937 film starring Janet Gaynor and Frederic March. It was remade in 1954, with Judy Garland and James Mason in the lead roles, then again in a 1976 rock musical version that starred Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

Gaga said making the movie was “a dream come true and an honour …”

It’s a dream come true and an honor to be a part of this incredible movie. Bradley's ability as a director, actor and musician is astounding. It’s called “A Star Is Born,” and I’m beyond thrilled for you to meet Jack and Ally. #AStarIsBorn https://t.co/L1rIawrzJ4

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 6, 2018

Among those praising her debut was Katy Perry, who tweeted: “I’m screaming”.

IM SCREAMINGOSBEJRMF$&2@!K https://t.co/SnRrHLSSLR

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 6, 2018

Director and screenwriter Joss Whedon tweeted how he had changed his mind about Gaga’s acting after seeing the trailer.

I don’t know if I’m interested in seeing Lady Gaga in “A Star is Born”
*watches trailer*
I don’t want to see anything that’s not Lady Gaga in “A Star is Born”, I’m just gonna shut my eyes till it’s out

— Joss Whedon (@joss) June 6, 2018

Some Twitter users even suggested Gaga and Cooper could be in line for an Oscar next year.

ok honestly a star is born has the potential to be SUCH an awards darling
-gaga for lead actress
-bradley for lead actor and director
-dave for supporting actor
-cinematography
-adapted screenplay
-original song
-costume design
-sound mixing
-sound editing

wow wow wow

— alex (@alexandrarubin) June 6, 2018

Gaga also co-wrote with Cooper and other artists some new songs for the film, which is scheduled to open in October.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in a scene from the film. Picture: Warner Bros.