Pictures, kyle gallner, left, and bradley cooper appear in a scene from american sniper. It stars bradley cooper who appears to have done a great job mastering chris and his stature as a seal. American hero chris kyle, author of american sniper and the most lethal sniper in american military history, was killed on feb. Cooper keeps a lid on his natural, mischievous charm without entirely suppressing it. Bradley cooper s new film american sniper, directed by clint eastwood, is both based on the autobiography of the same name by accomplished marksman chris kyle and co.
Bradley cooper speeds up american sniper film after. To pull it off, cooper had to look the part, which ultimately meant gaining 37 pounds of lean mass and going from pretty boy to burly badass. Navy seal chris kyle in the oscar nominated film american sniper, has revealed that he and taya kyle, the snipers widow, are engaged to be married. Feb 27, 2015 actor bradley cooper, who portrayed u. Speaking at the oscar nominees luncheon in beverly hills on monday, cooper told the crowd that he has yet to appreciate just how big an impact portraying kyle. Jan 15, 2015 clint eastwoods latest movie american sniper is a biographical war drama based on chris kyles book american sniper.
But one of the faults that the film ignores is that kyle was. But before his death, he chronicled his extraordinary battlefield experiences in the bestseller american sniper. Their targets are clearly in sight, and their aim is true. Feb 07, 2015 and bradley cooper was not chris kyle. Playing american sniper hero chris kyle was life changing for actor bradley cooper, who believes he will never get over the experience. American sniper script looks for the human behind the hero the. What american sniper got right and wrong, according to seal. Jan 23, 2015 reallife wife of american sniper reacts to the films success chris kyle s wife praises the authenticity of bradley cooper s performance in the boxoffice hit. To take on the role of a 230pound navy seal sniper, cooper. Kyle is portrayed by bradley cooper, and his wife taya kyle is portrayed by sienna miller. American sniper nobly presents the case for the other side. Before kyles bestselling book american sniper would inspire a film of the same name starring bradley cooper, he and his wife, taya, spoke.
American sniper wife taya kyle recalls how she leaned on. Unfortunately, chris was murdered at a shooting range on february 2nd, 20. Bestselling author taya kyle discusses her new book american spirit gma. Navy seals best sniper in history, 4 tours of duty in iraq, 160 confirmed kills. Chris kyle american sniper film with bradley cooper.
In the movie, chris kyle bradley cooper engages in a filmlong pursuit of an enemy syrian sniper named mustafa sammy sheik, whom the american soldiers refer to as kaiser fin soze. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. Bradley cooper as chris kyle in clint eastwoods new film, american sniper. Bradley cooper, american sniper widow join forces to. Bradley cooper to produce and possibly star in navy seal film.
The movie is based on the autobiography of chris kyle, the navy seal credited with a. Bradley cooper for sale antiquarian collectible books. Jan 23, 2015 american snipers chris kyle bradley cooper is an allamerican boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for firearms. Bradley cooper and taya kyle, american sniper cooper worked closely with taya kyle to turn her late husbands book, about his time as a navy seal, into a film. Why becoming the american sniper could have cost chris kyle. Yes, but he holds far less significance in the book, at least in relation to chris kyle. American sniper internet movie firearms database guns in. The bradley cooper workout details how he gained 40 pounds of muscle for american sniper. Bradley cooper says playing chris kyle changed his life. Unfortunately, chris kyle was tragically killed in 20. The fascinating life of chris kyle detroit free press. But with each tour of duty, he grows more detached from his wife and children. Starring bradley cooper as chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in u. Jan 15, 2015 bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the deadliest sniper in u.
Clint eastwoods american sniper is one of the most mendacious movies of 2014. Bradley cooper to produce and possibly star in navy seal. American sniper screenplay clint eastwood jason hall chris kyle bradley cooper. From director clint eastwood comes american sniper, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in u. Navy seal chris kyle, of the multimillioncopy bestseller american sniper, the source for clint eastwoods film starring bradley cooper. Based on chris kyle s autobiography american sniper. The autobiography of the most lethal sniper in american history. Jan 23, 2015 bradley cooper stars in american sniper, based on the life of navy seal chris kyle. How bradley cooper transformed himself into chris kyle. For his title role in american sniper, actor bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the deadliest sniper in us military history. American sniper, out in limited release on thursday, casts bradley cooper as chris kyle, the late navy seal and iraq war hero who was also the most accomplished marksman in american. What american sniper got right and wrong, according to.
In american sniper, chris kyle bradley cooper peers through the scope. Since kyle s death, cooper dedicated eight months to bring chris back to life and to honor the kyle family. His chris kyle is a loyal friend and a brave warrior, but mr. Bradley cooper s 40pound weight gain came from 4hour daily workouts and an 8,000 calorie diet. Good work on bradley cooper s part as well, putting on the weight and getting into character to play chris kyle, a sniper for the navy seals who did four tours in iraq protecting his fellow troops by being a legendary shot.
American sniper and bradley coopers sensational portrayal. Chris kyle bradley cooper, the mostcelebrated sniper in american military history. It was a twominute conversation according to cooper. Reallife wife of american sniper reacts to the films success chris kyle s wife praises the authenticity of bradley cooper s performance in the boxoffice hit. Chris, as most vets often do, found it difficult to adjust to civilian life but was able to start his own company craft securities and wrote his new york times best selling, american sniper bibliography. Thr reports that cooper will produce alongside andrew lazar and peter morgan. American sniper was life changing, bradley cooper stated monday at the annual oscar nominees luncheon in beverly hills. And he wasnt talking about the films unbelivable box office success.
The film is based on the autobiography by chris kyle. Cooper had thought of chris pratt to play kyle, but. American sniper s chris kyle bradley cooper is an all american boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for firearms. Taya kyle and actor bradley cooper attend the american sniper premiere at burke theater at u. Bradley cooper signed american sniper 12x18 movie poster beckett bas coa. Bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the seal team three hero who became the deadliest sniper in american military history while serving in iraq hero.
The film received six nominations at the 87th american academy awards, including best. Jan 16, 2015 i n the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the navy seal who was credited with the most confirmed kills 160 in american military history. American sniper dvd academy award winning filmmaker clint eastwood flags of our fathers, letters from iwo jima returns to the wartime genre with american sniper, starring oscar nominee bradley cooper american hustle as chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in u. Biopic of chris kyle bradley cooper, the mostcelebrated sniper in american military history. Chris kyle, a former navy seal and author of the book american. I n the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the navy seal who was credited with the most confirmed kills 160 in american military history. Bradley coopers preparations to portray chris kyle in american sniper began in the dining room and the weight room. According to his book, kyle reported to basic training in 1999. Chrisbradley the real life expert sniper played by oscarnominated for this role bradley cooper is portrayed in american sniper as a resilient guy, who teeters on the brink of.
Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, chris finds that it is the war he cant leave behind. Navy seal chris kyle in the oscar nominated film american sniper, has revealed that he and taya kyle, the sniper s widow, are engaged to be married. Is the enemy sniper mustafa based on a real person. Clint eastwoods latest movie american sniper is a biographical war drama based on chris kyle s book american sniper. With bradley cooper, sienna miller, kyle gallner, cole konis. Bradley cooper in american sniper 7 heinous lies american sniper is telling america the clint eastwood film suggests chris kyle was haunted by his actions in iraq. It was jason halls story, a onetime actor in buffy the vampire slayer and screenwriter for american sniper, who called his film a. May 24, 2012 the everbusy bradley cooper is setting up an adaptation of the navy seal autobiography american sniper at warner bros. Dec 25, 2014 american sniper, out in limited release on thursday, casts bradley cooper as chris kyle, the late navy seal and iraq war hero who was also the most accomplished marksman in american military, with. The navy says american sniper chris kyle had fewer. Jan 20, 2015 before it was a highgrossing, oscarnominated movie starring bradley cooper, american sniper was a bestselling memoir by former navy seal chris kyle. Things were redacted from the book, said jason hall, the films.
Shot at a gun range in texas while helping troubled veterans. Wb had acquired the rights to the book with bradley cooper set to produce and star in the screen adaptation. The film follows him through his four tours in iraq and depicts his struggle to balance his singleminded. Poster of american sniper 2014 in hindi english dual. Pictures and village roadshow pictures american sniper. Bradley cooper s preparations to portray chris kyle in american sniper began in the dining room and the weight room.
American sniper stars, writer went beyond chris kyles book. The everbusy bradley cooper is setting up an adaptation of the navy seal autobiography american sniper at warner bros. Jan 20, 2015 american sniper is based on chris kyles memoir of the same name. Such was the preferred headgear of navy seal chris kyle, at least as portrayed by bradley cooper in american sniper, clint eastwoods respectful.
Bradley cooper and taya kyle, american sniper cooper worked closely with taya kyle to turn her late husbands book, about his time. Bradley cooper stars as chris kyle in american sniper. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. How bradley cooper gained over 40 pounds for american sniper.
The movie american sniper is a surprise boxoffice hit, but it has also become a lightning rod. Handoutreuters his story, first of all, needs to be told, cooper said. Peter travers of rolling stone gave the film threeandahalf stars out of four, saying bradley cooper, as navy seal chris kyle, and director eastwood salute kyle s patriotism best by not denying its toll. How bradley cooper transformed himself into chris kyle, american. Bradley cooper, american sniper widow join forces to tell. American sniper chris kyle father clint eastwood bradley.
The movie is based on the autobiography of chris kyle, the navy seal credited with a record 160 confirmed. At first, bradley cooper was not sure he could play the role. American sniper 2014 is a war movie directed by clint eastwood and starring bradley cooper and sienna miller the film is based on the autobiography of the same name by chris kyle, a navy seal who achieved fame and infamy for becoming the most lethal sniper in us military history. Military history, the film stars bradley cooper as kyle and sienna miller as his wife taya ranae kyle. In 2014, kyles book american sniper was released as a major hollywood film, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle and directed by clint eastwood. To take on the role of a 230pound navy seal sniper, cooper would have. Thats what bradley cooper set out to do when he took the lead role in american sniper. Oct 03, 2014 from director clint eastwood comes american sniper, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in u. American sniper featurette chris kyle 2015 bradley cooper, sienna miller. Bradley cooper american sniper finally a movie has been made about chris kyle.
Bradley cooper stars as navy seal marksman chris kyle, in clint eastwoods american sniper. Bradley coopers 40pound weight gain came from 4hour daily workouts and an 8,000 calorie diet. To play navy seal chris kyle in american sniper, bradley cooper bulked up, studied with a voice coach and learned to put a bullet into a target from 800. Cooper worked closely with taya kyle to turn her late husbands book, about his time as a navy seal, into a film. Aug 17, 2018 chris, as most vets often do, found it difficult to adjust to civilian life but was able to start his own company craft securities and wrote his new york times best selling, american sniper bibliography. That book became a huge box office hit with its theatrical release in early 2015. Late american sniper author chris kyle was a true hero. Jan 14, 2015 thats what bradley cooper set out to do when he took the lead role in american sniper. In the movie, bradley cooper plays the true story role of navy seal chris kyle. Dec 23, 2014 willie geist joins the actor for a new york screening of american sniper, the story of chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in the history of the u. Dec 30, 2014 the bradley cooper workout details how he gained 40 pounds of muscle for american sniper.
In american sniper, now playing in a few theaters before opening wide on jan. Bradley cooper, pictured at the american sniper washington dc premiere on january, had to gain over 40 pounds to portray chris kyle in the film, though he has since lost the weight. Bradley cooper s new film american sniper, directed by clint eastwood, is both based on the autobiography of the same name by accomplished marksman chris kyle and coauthors scott mcewen and jim. Eddie ray routh is suspected of killing chris kyle, the author of the hit book american sniper. Bradley cooper only spoke to chris kyle one time on the phone, just a couple of weeks before chris kyle s tragic death. Still, there was a conscious effort to establish selfdoubt as an element of the thought process of a soldier risking his life, even if it was clear chris kyle couldnt dwell on that. In the aftermath of 911, kyle decides to serve his country by becoming a navy seal.
The success of his book as well as the clint eastwood film in which bradley cooper played the sniper will likely always eclipse. American sniper biopic of chris kyle bradley cooper, the mostcelebrated sniper in american military history. Willie geist joins the actor for a new york screening of american sniper, the story of chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in the history of the u. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle. How american sniper chris kyles truthfulness is in question once. American sniper by clint eastwood bradley cooper, luke. Chris, who served four tours in iraq before his death at age 38 in 20, was so complicated in so many. American sniper is a 2014 biographical war film directed by clint eastwood. Christopher scott kyle born april 1974 in odessa, texas. In 2014, kyle s book american sniper was released as a major hollywood film, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle and directed by clint eastwood.