Lady Gaga reportedly vying for a role in 'A Star Is Born' remake

LOS ANGELES, June 17 (UPI) -- After much back and forth, it seems as though Bradley Cooper has finally found his star.

Cooper, who will make his directorial debut in the upcoming remake of the 1937 classic A Star Is Born, has been eyeing Lady Gaga for the role of the fledgling starlet, and sources say she is finally on board.

Cooper, also starring in the movie, has been looking for a leading lady since Beyonce dropped out of the project in 2012 due to scheduling conflicts.

Clint Eastwood was originally in talks to direct, but has since bowed out as well.

A Star Is Born tells the story of a fading actor who lends his expertise to an up-and-coming young actress. If Gaga takes the role, she'll join the ranks of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand who each took on the role in their respective remakes.

Gaga, widely known for her pop career, won a Golden Globe for her performance in American Horror Story: Hotel.

Sources say production on the film could start as early as February 2017.