Bradley Cooper takes 'Elephant Man' to London stage

Bradley Cooper is taking Elephant Man to stage in London.

The 3 time Oscar nominated star, 40, who recently received critical acclaim for the role on Broadway, would be portraying the physically deformed John Merrick, whose true-life story inspired David Lynch's Bafta-winning 1980 film, the BBC reported.

The Bernard Pomerance's play, which will run in New York until February 21, also stars Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola, and will also run in London for a limited season beginning on May 19, as well as, play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket until August 8.

The Scott Ellis directed play was first staged in London in 1977. The American Sniper star said that he is "bringing Merrick home".