Michael Douglas & Matt Damons Liberace Bio Headed To HBO

First Published: October 11, 2011 3:30 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Michael Douglas attends the Broadway opening night of High at the Booth Theatre, NYC, on April 19, 2011HBO says Michael Douglas is taking to the keyboard for its upcoming biopic of legendary pianist Liberace. Behind the Candelabra will be directed by Steven Soderbergh. It will also star Matt Damon as Scott Thorson, the younger live-in lover of the flamboyant entertainer, to be played by Douglas. HBO made the announcement Tuesday. Jerry Weintraub (Oceans Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen) is executive producer. The films title refers to the trademark candelabra always gracing Liberaces grand pianowhen he performed. He was also known for his outrageous costumes and extravagant jewelry. The 67-year-old Douglas has recently battled throat cancer, but last January he announced his tumor was gone and predicted he had beaten the disease. Behind the Candelabra is scheduled to begin production next summer. No airdate was announced. (Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed) Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.