Bradley Cooper joins fourth season of "The Righteous Gemstones."

Danny McBride revealed how Bradley Cooper joined the cast of "The Righteous Gemstones" for its fourth season. Cooper will play Elija Gemstone, and McBride sent him the script, which Cooper liked despite not having seen the show before. Cooper chose not to watch the series until after filming to avoid any influence on his performance. McBride appreciated this approach. The fourth season premiered on HBO on March 9. "The Righteous Gemstones" follows a wealthy family of televangelists. The show also stars Adam DeVine and John Goodman.