Freddy Mercury was one of the most powerful singer/songwriters the world has ever seen. He was also the first famous person that I knew who died of AIDS. His life will now be made into a biopic, it’s about time. The people over at cinematical.com give us this:
Guitarist Brian May of the rock band Queen has announced that a biopic of lead singer Freddie Mercury is on the way, according to a report from BANG Media International. Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991, was famous for his raging vocal prowess, able to roar through a metal tune as hard as Motorhead, or warble a high falsetto that could turn opera singers green with envy.
It will be tough to fill Mercury’s onscreen shoes, but according to May, several actors have already expressed interest. “There is a film in the pipeline and we’re all involved in it. I’m not allowed to say much about it and casting isn’t finalized but we’ve had some incredible offers to play Freddie. Really incredible,” said May to the UK’s Daily Express.
Queen found a new audience in 1992 when the film Wayne’s World incorporated the song “Bohemian Rhapsody” into a memorable head-banging sequence.
This is great news. The fact that stars are already lining up to play Freddy is even better. This man’s life was amazing, tragic, beautiful, perfect for a movie. Not known to many he is also the world’s first Persian/Indian rock star. The score for this film is going to amazing I bet, and I’ll be first in line to buy the soundtrack.
Casting for Freddy is absolutely key. Billy Crudup would be good (since Almost Famous we know he can pull of facial hair). Speaking of Almost famous Jason Lee might do good if he is willing to stretch his acting chops just a bit. Cillian Murphy from 28 Days Later also has a hip vibe that could fit well in Mercury’s shoes. ANd there is always the possiblilty of a fabulous andunknown actor kicking butt.
Whoever they get has his work cut out for him. Mercury was a very complex person, and the pressure to get this role right is going to be even higher than the notes that Freddy sang.
I Love Freddy Mecury and Queen gREATEST ROCK BAND
i HAVE EVEN WRITTEN TIBUTE SONG ABOUT FREDDY AND THE BAND qUEEN
lOVE YOUR mUSIC
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I have to agree with Fuser. I went to the website provided there and was blown away. I love Queen and I especially love Freddie Mercury. The lead singer for that band has the look and voice down. I’ve been looking for someone who could do it and he’s the only one I’ve found. You have to go to Fuser’s comment and look at the website. Go to audio once your there. Now don’t get me wrong, you can tell the guys accent, but I wasn’t talking about words I was talking about sound. He nailed it. If anyone should play Freddie, it’s him. He earned it.
wats taking so long for more news about the movie and is depp playng king mercury or what??????????
when does this movie come out
OH MY GOSH! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS MOVIE TO COME OUT! I know this sounds wierd, but I only just realized how TRULY GREAT Freddie Mercury was. (I’m 18, and my parents only knew Queen’s really famous songs.) But I’ve done my research: I’ve watched all the YouTube videos of his live perfomances, read all that I could about his life. And my conclusion: I LOVE HIM. I only wish I could have had the chance to watch him perform live, in person. I would have loved it! I’m Indian, and the fact that he was Indian/Persian too, makes me even more interested in learning more about him. I’m sure this movie will be Freddie’s gift to the millions of fans that miss him so much. I still can’t believe he’s gone.
Freddie was a Rock God- duh it’ll be hard to find someone to play him!!
This will be interesting.
I would think it’d be easier to have several actors play freddie – ex. at different stages of his life. like in the bob dylan movie i’m not there.
Glad though that’ll be done
I’ve heard news that they’ve anounced the titile – “somebody to love”
i think they let the ones that knem him best,brian ,roger,john,its what they say that should count.long live queen and freddie.
(Type your comment here. Make sure you’ve read the commenting rules before doing so) i dont know ,johnny d im not sure freedie was great there is no other.i would have to see a little bit before i say so,long live queen and freedie.
I really hope that the casting director picks somebody to play Freddie Mercury, with a lot of thought. Freddie Mercury was a very special person whom had a talent above any other. This film will be special for many people who loved who he was.
HUZZAH for Johnny Depp to possibly play Freddie Mercury!!!!!!!!! I’m so effing excited for this movie because anything about Farrokh Bulsara is bound to be great and extraordinary. The only way they could mess this movie up is by casting Sacha Baron Cohen or Ben Stiller as Mercury. Depp is my number one choice and I could live with Lee but no one else could play Mercury.
I would Say Depp, stiller is a great actor but hes played in mostly comedies, as for the guy playing Borat :P, come on now. Depp on the other hand is about the best out at the moment to play Mercury. You have to not just think about looking alike, the person must be a great actor as well to pull this off, Freddie was a real character, its going to take and A list actor to pull that off.
I would Say Depp, stiller is a great actor but hes played in mostly comedies, as for the guy playing Borat :P, come on now. Depp on the other hand is about the best out at the moment to play Mercury. You have to not just think about looking alike, the person must be a great actor as well to pull this off, Freddie was a real character, its going to take and A list actor to pull that off.
it’ll be an awesome movie if pulled off right…by the way , whoever originally wrote the article…..his name is spelled freddie….not freddy.
hei… is there no new news????
I think that Sacha Baron would make a great Freddie Mercury!
-J
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i wish ben would play freddie…. or johnny depp… im sure it would be AWESOME!!!… but ofcourse,,, no one in the world can top FREDDIE MERCURY the legend….
i wish i wasnt the only 14 year old girl fan of freddie… people today… especially the younger ones… dont appreciate GOOD music… hmph……
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ah yes… i vote for ben stiller to… the height might be a slight problem… but i will surely like ben to play freddie…
ILOVE QUEEN!!!! freddie!!!! i love you!!!… i mean FARROKH!!!
I hear Johnny Depp might play freddy.
Who do I need to contact because I have the perfect Freddie look alike? He’s not an actor but he can definately pull off looking and smiling like Freddie. Acting can be learned quickly. The only problem is convincing him to audition; when and where is another problem!!!!
There’s a Queen tribute band from Argentina called Dios Salve A La Reina, the “Freddie” could be a great Freddie in the movie. Check him out. The man looks like Freddie, sings almost identical to Freddie and stage persona too. http://www.dsr.com.ar/
Typo “Freddy” should be Freddie
Typo there in the title John, “Feddy Mercury”
Who ever will do this, i think will be dissaster.
Don’t got me wrong, but this kind of a movie should be done by an indipendent autor who understand the meaning of the Freddy’s legend.
Somebody stop this kiling and misportreting this Iconic figure
awesome…this is going to be great. I’ve loved queen since i was a little kid.
Sharon…..I would agree, but It might be hard to take seriously with his next film BEING in fact his gay character. I hate to be thought of as a racist here. But I think it should be a Indian actor. A good Bollywood actor playing the role might also help ‘expand’ Hollywoods current acting pool.
Looking at the pic on the post…… i say Ben Stiller.
Actually after looking at pictures of Borat all morning I have to say that Sasha Baron Coen might be able to pull it off. He looks quite a bit like him and we already know that he can do characters.
John Travolta. Maybe not but I’ve always thought they looked similar.
Paul Reubens? No. Maybe? No.
Paul Reubens? Maybe?
Hugh Jackman, anyone?
Anyone?
I am a HUGE Queen fan. Have ALL KINDS of unreleased stuff and all their CDs, and vinyl. I hope they can do a story where the music is central. Since he did a lot of ‘partying’ I hope it doesn’t become some kind of surreal film. But a straight story, no pun intended.
Jason Lee? Nope never and I wouldn’t see that film if he even tried to do it.
Doesn’t look the part, SOUND the part or sing for that matter…
To be honest I’m not even sure this film is a good idea altogether although I knew it had to be coming some day. I’d rather let his legacy be remembered through the music he created than through a film. We’ll see.
Awesome! I’ve always been a fan of Queen’s music, and one of my regrets in life is that I never got a chance to see them live. You really have to be impressed by how big this band was in the early to mid 80s. Don’t believe me? Check out their Live Aid performance or their Live from Wembley DVD. You will be awe-struck.
Totally agree, casting is going to be key here. I’m a bit surprised it’s taken this long for a movie but no complaints! And yes, that soundtrack is going to kick some serious ass.