Jabba Desilijic Tiure Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Starring Rami Malek, this thing has been in development hell for nearly a decade - and with Sacha Baron Cohen originally set to play the title role. I thought Cohen might've been a closer physical fit, but he's much too tall....and besides, watching his performance might very well be akin to seeing a guy who looks like Borat and acts like Bruno(no offense). Cohen also wanted to delve into some of Mercury's more controversial life choices, and May wanted the film to be more family-friendly....AND to have half of it take place after Mercury's death, covering Queen's career post-11/24/1991. So the two split due to creative differences, and "Elliot Alderson" was hired in Sacha's stead. I was wary at first, but some amateur phone footage seemed promising: And now that the official trailer has dropped, here's to hoping(an amazing soundtrack guaranteed at minimum!): Avataг 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jabba Desilijic Tiure Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Avataг said: That was the working title when Baron Cohen was involved. Avataг 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin-up goblin Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I think it looks great. He actually looks remarkably like Mercury, which was surprising. I am really excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Desilijic Tiure Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 22 hours ago, pin-up goblin said: I think it looks great. He actually looks remarkably like Mercury, which was surprising. I am really excited. You think so? I don't see any real resemblance beyond your run-of-the-mill dark-haired, scrawny, vaguely Mediterranean-looking male with a glued-on 'stache. Take this ugly fucker, for example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smith Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Rami Malek is my man. pjotr91 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curvage Model SydneyScreams CLIPS Posted June 17, 2018 Curvage Model Share Posted June 17, 2018 I've heard it's leaving out his sexuality & the AIDs crisis... I hope that's just a rumor because I really want to see this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Desilijic Tiure Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 10 hours ago, SydneyScreams said: I've heard it's leaving out his sexuality & the AIDs crisis... I hope that's just a rumor because I really want to see this!! No, that's true...one of the reasons Baron Cohen left the project because he wanted to make it R-rated and tackle some of the more controversial aspects of his life. If you're looking for that sort of thing, I highly recommend(with an actor, er, "tribute artist" that looks like a friggin' clone!): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curvage Model SydneyScreams CLIPS Posted June 18, 2018 Curvage Model Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Jabba Desilijic Tiure said: No, that's true...one of the reasons Baron Cohen left the project because he wanted to make it R-rated and tackle some of the more controversial aspects of his life. If you're looking for that sort of thing, I highly recommend(with an actor, er, "tribute artist" that looks like a friggin' clone!): Ugh! That's a disappointment But thank you for the link! I'm going to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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