Warner Bros. has advanced the release date for the 'A Star Is Born' remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga previously scheduled for September 2018.

According to Variety, the filmwhich was scheduled to premiere on September 28th was moved forward to May 18th, 2018.  The studio sees it as a strong counter-programming move by putting it in the midst of summer tentpoles. They pulled a similar move when it pushed its “Great Gatsby” remake starring Leonardo DiCaprio from December to May, which worked in its favor as the film went to gross more than $300 million worldwide. 

Cooper which directed the film himself will play Jackson Maine, a country music star who discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Germanotta). As Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack struggles to accept that his best days may be behind him, putting a strain on their budding romance. 

Previous versions of the film include the 1937 film with Fredric March and Janet Gaynor as Hollywood stars, the 1954 George Cukor musical version with Judy Garland and James Mason, and the successful 1976 update with Streisand and Kris Kristofferson as rockers. That one is best known for Streisand’s torch song “Evergreen.”

Not only is Gaga's debut on the big screen in the forthcoming movie but she is also set to release a soundtrack album that will feature original music written and recorded by her.