Bohemian Rhapsody (2018, D: Singer or Fletcher) S: Rami Malek -- Queen biopic
11-09-06, 09:31 AM
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Bohemian Rhapsody (2018, D: Singer or Fletcher) S: Rami Malek -- Queen biopic
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/08112006/36...y-mercury.html
A film tribute to rock band Queen is being produced, prompting a battle between the biggest showbiz names desperate to be cast as the late Freddie Mercury.
The We Will Rock You musical which features the band's hits, has been a massive success. But this movie is the first ever attempt to document the charismatic singer's life. Mercury died of an Aids related illness in 1991.
The surviving members of the band - Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon - will all be involved in the project.
Guitarist May says, "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 finalised but we've had some incredible offers to play Freddie. Really incredible."
The We Will Rock You musical which features the band's hits, has been a massive success. But this movie is the first ever attempt to document the charismatic singer's life. Mercury died of an Aids related illness in 1991.
The surviving members of the band - Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon - will all be involved in the project.
Guitarist May says, "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 finalised but we've had some incredible offers to play Freddie. Really incredible."
11-09-06, 01:00 PM
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How about Guy Pearce?
11-09-06, 01:18 PM
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I wonder how much of Freddie's rampant sex/drugs lifestyle will actually be portrayed onscreen. There's some pretty wild stories out there.
11-09-06, 03:14 PM
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Could be good if they don't shy away from his sexual exploits but don't dwell on it too much either.
The most important part will be casting. If they don't get someone who can channel him like Kilmer/Morrison, it could be a disaster. Freddie was a very complicated individual in all that I have read.
The most important part will be casting. If they don't get someone who can channel him like Kilmer/Morrison, it could be a disaster. Freddie was a very complicated individual in all that I have read.
11-12-06, 02:06 PM
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Hey all,
I am a HUGE Queen fan -- I hope this movie turns out decent... Ya know, whenever I see someone that reminds me of Freddie, that are of Indian decent (as are his parents). It's mostly the distinct jaw structure that strikes the resemblance
Later,
Matt
I am a HUGE Queen fan -- I hope this movie turns out decent... Ya know, whenever I see someone that reminds me of Freddie, that are of Indian decent (as are his parents). It's mostly the distinct jaw structure that strikes the resemblance
Later,
Matt
11-12-06, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Infidel
I wonder how much of Freddie's rampant sex/drugs lifestyle will actually be portrayed onscreen. There's some pretty wild stories out there.
11-13-06, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Let's get Guy Pearce in this one. He can sing (well no one can sing like Freddy), and has a decent jawline.
11-13-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
But Jackman is an A-list star, and he can sing.
11-14-06, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SINGLE104
But the actor MUST have a facial striking resemblance of the person they portraying, to be totally convincing in the role.
11-14-06, 10:56 PM
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An actor's status is not important, and vocals can be dubbed into the movie, being sung by another music artist (which is done all the time with other biopics of music stars). But the actor MUST have a facial striking resemblance of the person they portraying, to be totally convincing in the role.