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As expected, the biopic of the flamboyant pianist Liberace is full of sequins and gaudy props.
But a trailer for the as yet to be released film reveals that there is also plenty of Matt Damon wearing very little.
Matt, 42, stars as the love interest to 68-year old Michael Douglas' tortured performer in Behind The Candelabra.
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Wet and wild: Matt Damon stars as Scott Thorson, the young lover of Liberace, played by Michael DouglasWet and wild: Matt Damon stars as Scott Thorson, the young lover of Liberace, played by Michael Douglas
And fans of the blonde actor will be pleased to know there is a swimming pool scene that requires him to wear a pair of very small, and very tight, white swimming trunks.
Matt emerges from the azure blue water of the private pool dripping wet, which is sure to excite some members of the audience when the made for TV movie hits screens on May 26th. 
His physique mirrors that of a Michelangelo-style statue at the back of the private pool.
 
Hunky: Matt emerges from the pool wearing a pair of tight swimming trucks Hunky: Matt emerges from the pool wearing a pair of tight swimming trucks

 
Cool dude: Matt Damon emerges from the pool wearing a pair of cool 1970s sunglasses Cool dude: Matt Damon emerges from the pool wearing a pair of cool 1970s sunglasses

 
Toned: Matt plays an 18 year old man in the new film, despite being 42 Toned: Matt plays an 18 year old man in the new film, despite being 42 in real life
 
 


 
The scene features in a newly released trailer for the film which is as heavy on the drama as it is on the Las Vegas razzamatazz. 
The trailer begins with Matt's character, Scott Thorson, entering a Las Vegas casino where Liberace is performing.
After an introduction by a mutual friend, Scott and Liberace embark upon a torrid love affair, which lasted for five years from 1977 to 1982.
 
Glitzy: Michael Douglas is Liberace, the flamboyant pianist who at one point was the highest paid performer in the world Glitzy: Michael Douglas is Liberace, the flamboyant pianist who at one point was the highest paid performer in the world

 
Creepy: Michael's portrayal of the troubled pianist is mesmerizing and unnerving in equal measuresCreepy: Michael's portrayal of the troubled pianist is mesmerizing and unnerving in equal measures

 
Made for TV movie: Michael Douglas looks in great health as he takes on the role of the outrageous performerMade for TV movie: Michael Douglas looks in great health as he takes on the role of the outrageous performer

The trailer gives a brief overview of the plot, showing Liberace offering the much younger Scott a job working for him as his driver, dancer and friend.
He takes the overwhelmed young man for a fitting at a Las Vegas tailors where he is fitted up with a white driver's uniform complete with elaborate patterns made of diamante jewels.
Then, Scott drives the older man on stage in Vegas, Liberace gurns from the backseat, waving at the mesmerized crowd.
Michael Douglas' voice hovers over the piano music, and he creepily says: 'I want to be everything to you Scott. I want to be father, brother, lover, best friend.'
Scott replies: 'I'll do whatever you want.'
He might have regretted saying that when Liberace tells his plastic surgeon to make Scott look just like him.
 
Make him look like this! Vain Liberace wants his younger boyfriend to get a new face... hisMake him look like this! Vain Liberace wants his younger boyfriend to get a new face... his!

 
With the doctor: Rob Lowe (R) plays the plastic surgeon who tends to Liberace's medical whimsWith the doctor: Rob Lowe (R) plays the plastic surgeon who tends to Liberace's medical whims

 
I want to be everything to you: Liberace and Scott in bed together I want to be everything to you: Liberace and Scott in bed together after a glitzy day in Las Vegas

 
He holds up a tacky painting of his face before the trailer cuts to Scott lying in a hospital bed ready for the plastic surgeon, played by Rob Lowe, to give him a similar visage to that of his older lover.
'You make me feel so young!' croaks Liberace as Scott regains consciousness.
But as the key of the piano music changes, it becomes clear that it was not going to be a happy ever after for Liberace and Scott who was just 18 when he first crossed paths with the 57-year old pianist.
 
At home: Liberace and Scott in their home which was decked out like a palaceAt home: Liberace and Scott in their home which was decked out like a palace

 
Tears at bathtime: Liberace wails as he argues with Scott in the bathTears at bathtime: Liberace wails as he argues with Scott in the bath

 
I miss my face! Scott is angry that Liberace made him have surgery to look like himI miss my face! Scott is angry that Liberace made him have surgery to look like him
With a telephone receiver clutched to one ear, Scott explains to his mother that Liberace wants to adopt him so that they can be 'family', a chilling aspect of the couple's real life story. 
Liberace's insistence that Scott have extreme surgery to look like a young version of him meant that he developed an addiction to painkillers, and later harder drugs.
It signaled the end of the relationship, and this is covered in the film as Scott throws things at the wall and screams abuse about no longer having his own face. 
There is also a bath scene, stills of which had been released before.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, both actors reveal filming the numerous sex scenes was always 'awkward.'
'The scene where I’m behind him and going at him, we did that in one take,” recalls Damon, laughing. 'We do it. Cut. There’s a long pause. And then you just hear Steven [director Steven Soderbergh] go, “Well… I have no notes.”'
Douglas and co-star Damon previously said biopic Behind the Candelabra was almost scrapped after it was branded too explicit.
Douglas revealed that he found his inspiration for the role by channelling memories he had of meeting Liberace as a child though his father, actor Kirk Douglas, and that he also spent a great deal of time studying footage of the musician.
There's a tremendous amount of clips and films that certainly give you a sense and idea' of the spirit of Liberace, he said.
 
Hitting the high notes: Michael Douglas finds his groove as pianist Liberace Hitting the high notes: Michael Douglas finds his groove as pianist Liberace

 
Snazzy dresser: Michael was dressed in a sequin-embellished suit and chunky gold ringsSnazzy dresser: Michael was dressed in a sequin-embellished suit and chunky gold rings
 
Shining bright: Michael is seen waving in the back of a customised car with Matt Damon, who plays Scott Thorson driving the vehicleShining bright: Michael is seen waving in the back of a customised car with Matt Damon, who plays Scott Thorson driving the vehicle

 
Understated: Liberace was known for his flamboyant costumes and dramatic stage presence Understated: Liberace was known for his flamboyant costumes and dramatic stage presence
Damon, who plays Liberace's long time lover Thorson, said one of his favourite parts of working on the project was the lavish attention to detail.
'I probably spent more time in wardrobe fittings than I did in my previous 15 projects,' he said.
But the Promised Land actor said the film's love story is what he hopes will resonate with audiences more than the singer's ritzy lifestyle.
'It was so complex their relationship,' he said. 'They had profound love for each other.'
He continued: 'It was fun, but we weren't giggling about it. We took it very seriously.'
Douglas also offered praise for his co-star Damon, who played the role based on Thorson's confessions in the book, Behind the Candelabra: My Life with Liberace.
'I don't think I would have had the courage at that point in my career to take that on,' he said.
 
Flamboyant: Michael wears some pretty flamboyant outfits in the film to portray LiberaceFlamboyant: Michael wears some pretty flamboyant outfits in the film to portray Liberace

 
Made up: Likewise, Damon has his face made-up in full make-up Made up: Likewise, Damon has his face made-up in full make-up

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