Cooper and Mulligan Recall ER Visit That Led to 'Maestro' Role

Mulligan's freak accident during a play led to her casting in the Oscar-nominated film, while Cooper spent six years preparing for a single scene.

Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan recall their first meeting, which ended with Mulligan in the emergency room after a freak accident during a play.
Cooper was attending Mulligan's one-woman show when a piece of the set hit her on the head, but she continued the performance.
Mulligan jokes that the accident was worth it as it led to her being offered a role in the Oscar-nominated film 'Maestro', directed by Cooper.
Cooper spent six years learning to conduct for a 6-minute sequence in 'Maestro', which has earned several Academy Awards nominations.
Mulligan was also ill on the set of 'Maestro' and required medical attention, adding to the challenges faced during the film's production.