Michael Douglas & Matt Damons Liberace Bio Headed To Cinemax

First Released: October 11, 2011 3:30 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Michael Douglas attends the Broadway opening evening of High in the Booth Theatre, New york city, on April 19, 2011HBO states Michael Douglas takes towards the keyboard because of its approaching biopic of legendary pianist Liberace. Behind the Candelabra is going to be directed by Steven Soderbergh. It will likewise star Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, the more youthful live-in lover from the flamboyant performer, to become performed by Douglas. Cinemax made the announcement Tuesday. Jerry Weintraub (Oceans Eleven, Twelve, 13) is executive producer. The flicks title refers back to the trademark candelabra always occupying Liberaces grand pianowhen he carried out. He seemed to be noted for his crazy costumes and extravagant jewellery. The 67-year-old Douglas has lately fought throat cancer, but last The month of january he introduced his tumor vanished and predicted he'd beaten the condition. Behind the Candelabra is scheduled to start production next summer time. No airdate was introduced. (Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed) Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.