Bradley Cooper in American Hustle
Bradley Cooper says that the perm that his character has in American Hustle was actually his idea.
Cooper is back on the big screen this January as he reunites with director David O. Russell.
The actor is set to take on the role of FBI Agent Richie DiMaso, and he is sporting one hell of a hairdo.
Speaking to Collider, Cooper said: "My idea. And then he sort of took it, as he does, and made it an amazing aspect of the character.
"We were talking about making Richard DiMaso look different than I do, so I thought, why don't we perm his hair?
"He curls his own hair every day because he wants to look like these black baseball players like Dock Ellis and he thinks that's cool. I was like, 'Wow, OK', and it all just sort of happened."
American Hustle is an 70s crime drama and sees Cooper star alongside Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence; this is this third film with Lawrence after shooting Serena and Silver Linings Playbook.
American Hustle kicks off a busy year for the actor as Serena and Guardians of the Galaxy are two of his other projects set for release.
Guardians of the Galaxy is the latest Marvel movie, and will see Cooper lend his voice to the character of Rocket Raccoon.
American Hustle is released 1st January.
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