Howard Stern Almost Starred in 'A Star Is Born', Says Bradley Cooper

Stern seriously contemplated the role, even considering a drastic physical transformation, but ultimately passed on the opportunity.

Howard Stern was offered a role in Bradley Cooper's 2018 film 'A Star Is Born', a part that was eventually played by Sam Elliott.
Stern seriously considered the role and even contemplated shaving his head and changing his look for the part.
Cooper wrote the role around Elliott after Stern passed on the opportunity.
Stern's last film performance was in 1997's 'Private Parts'.
Cooper believes there will be another opportunity for them to work together in the future.