When I heard that Rami Malek, the offbeat-looking star of the offbeat television series, "Mr. Robot", would be playing Freddie Mercury in a bio-pic of the life of the flamboyant lead vocalist of the rock band, Queen, I thought it was a peculiar casting. While the actor does bear a slight resemblance to the late singer, I was a bit skeptical he would be able to pull off the bold and colorful personality of Mercury.
Now a teaser trailer is out for "Bohemian Rhapsody" (which is also the title of one of Queen's most popular and enduring songs) and I have to admit I'm quite impressed. Malek appears to completely embody the dynamic flair and energy of Mercury.
There has been some light controversy brewing over rumors that the filmmakers apparently are trying to "straightwash" Mercury in the movie. But one only has to look at any of his music videos or performances to know that the singer was never seriously trying to fool anyone. Any attempt to make him appear less than his authentic self would be not only a disservice to the film but also to the memory of Freddie Mercury.
Bryan Singer ("The Usual Suspects", "X-Men") was hired to direct and began filming last September. However by December, Singer was out and replaced by Dexter Fletcher due to his excessive absences and fighting with cast and crew.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is due in U.S. theaters on November 2, 2018
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