I've just an advert for a film in which Johnny Depp stars in in which he is supposedly singing in.
Which raises the question.
Is he or is he not qoing to be doing this film or is this talk of a Freddie film just been a crock of shit.Much like the talk of promised boxed sets.
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Nobody really knows. Apparently Brian confirmed it but there has been no updates since the story surfaced in about September.
I tried to squelch these rumors when they first appeared, but you kindof have to let common sense answer a couple of questions.
1. Who is going to pay Johnny Depp 20 million dollars to make a Freddie Mercury life story? Thats (at least) his going rate and he's not gonna offer a discount to play this role.
2. Who (besides Queen fans) is going to pay $10 to see this in the theatres? Rockumentaries generally don't do very well and rarely make long runs at the cinema.
3. If you're looking for an AIDS/pity storyline, wasn't Philadelphia good enough?
Budget + production = not enough interest
I'd go see it, but I'm a Queen fan.
1. Who is going to pay Johnny Depp 20 million dollars to make a Freddie Mercury life story? Thats (at least) his going rate and he's not gonna offer a discount to play this role.
2. Who (besides Queen fans) is going to pay $10 to see this in the theatres? Rockumentaries generally don't do very well and rarely make long runs at the cinema.
3. If you're looking for an AIDS/pity storyline, wasn't Philadelphia good enough?
Budget + production = not enough interest
I'd go see it, but I'm a Queen fan.
I'd be shocked if it actually happened.
I told my friend about it and she said she'd go with me. But she's a Johnny Depp fan and she couldn't care less what he was acting as.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Erin wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'd be shocked if it actually happened.[/QUOTE]
As would I. I'm sure there will be a much lower-budget one made eventually, but not with Johnny Depp. Probably some guy named Larry.
As would I. I'm sure there will be a much lower-budget one made eventually, but not with Johnny Depp. Probably some guy named Larry.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'm sure there will be a much lower-budget one made eventually, but not with Johnny Depp. Probably some guy named Larry.[/QUOTE]
I could see a made for t.v. movie starring Larry. It would probably be as riveting as "Hysteria - the Def Leppard story."
I could see a made for t.v. movie starring Larry. It would probably be as riveting as "Hysteria - the Def Leppard story."
maybe depp is favourite.but what about someone diffrent.what about,taylor played by tony booth,deacon could be michael palin.may could be john cleese.and mercury could be played by benny hill.after all this whole total thing will never happen.or maybe it will.the same time the box set comes out.
I dunno. When I first heard about Mr Depp doing the film, I was irritated, as, frankly, I have tired of Johnny Depp. It seems he is everyfreakingwhere.
Now, however, I must admit that the more I think about it, the more I can see Johnny Depp in this role, as well as bringing some additional interest to it for non Queen fans. But, ooooooh, goodness, I hope, if this phantom rumour has any truth to it at all, that Mr Depp does NOT sing Queen songs in the phantom film.
I could swear I recall hearing, or, reading, about Johnny Depp actually lobbying for the role, so, perhaps he WOULD do it at a discount...
Anyhow, I suspect we are never going to see this happen, though I would love to see a quality film made about Queen, or, Freddie, if you will, rich with music and atmosphere.
'Course, I am still waiting for the Richard III story, sans Shakespeare, starring Clive Owen. Another phantom film.
Now, however, I must admit that the more I think about it, the more I can see Johnny Depp in this role, as well as bringing some additional interest to it for non Queen fans. But, ooooooh, goodness, I hope, if this phantom rumour has any truth to it at all, that Mr Depp does NOT sing Queen songs in the phantom film.
I could swear I recall hearing, or, reading, about Johnny Depp actually lobbying for the role, so, perhaps he WOULD do it at a discount...
Anyhow, I suspect we are never going to see this happen, though I would love to see a quality film made about Queen, or, Freddie, if you will, rich with music and atmosphere.
'Course, I am still waiting for the Richard III story, sans Shakespeare, starring Clive Owen. Another phantom film.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Erin wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Micrówave wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I'm sure there will be a much lower-budget one made eventually, but not with Johnny Depp. Probably some guy named Larry.[/QUOTE]
I could see a made for t.v. movie starring Larry. It would probably be as riveting as "Hysteria - the Def Leppard story."[/QUOTE]
Starring Chuck Norris.
I could see a made for t.v. movie starring Larry. It would probably be as riveting as "Hysteria - the Def Leppard story."[/QUOTE]
Starring Chuck Norris.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Crazy LittleThing wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Starring Chuck Norris.[/QUOTE]
Oh man, I wish!!
Oh man, I wish!!
We're forgetting a couple of things.
1. A story is a story is a story.
2. Freddie is about as interesting a person can get. He was not a successful lawyer in Philadelphia.
3. Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours (made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman, for which she won an Academy Award) wrote the script that's being shopped around. That's no small potatoes.
4. Casting Johnny Depp would be another selling point for this to be not only greenlit, but a big production.
5. Let's not forget Queen and Queen's music itself. As much as We Will Rock You the musical entertains, people still want to know about the people behind the music, even people who may not like Queen music. I like Ray Charles' music, but the film, to me, made me interested in the man. Same goes for Walk The Line with Johnny Cash.
1. A story is a story is a story.
2. Freddie is about as interesting a person can get. He was not a successful lawyer in Philadelphia.
3. Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours (made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman, for which she won an Academy Award) wrote the script that's being shopped around. That's no small potatoes.
4. Casting Johnny Depp would be another selling point for this to be not only greenlit, but a big production.
5. Let's not forget Queen and Queen's music itself. As much as We Will Rock You the musical entertains, people still want to know about the people behind the music, even people who may not like Queen music. I like Ray Charles' music, but the film, to me, made me interested in the man. Same goes for Walk The Line with Johnny Cash.
So, what do you think our chances are, of ever seeing this come to light? I would really like to see this happen!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Daniel Nester wrote: [/QUOTENAME]We're forgetting a couple of things.
1. A story is a story is a story.
2. Freddie is about as interesting a person can get. He was not a successful lawyer in Philadelphia.
3. Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours (made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman, for which she won an Academy Award) wrote the script that's being shopped around. That's no small potatoes.
4. Casting Johnny Depp would be another selling point for this to be not only greenlit, but a big production.
5. Let's not forget Queen and Queen's music itself. As much as We Will Rock You the musical entertains, people still want to know about the people behind the music, even people who may not like Queen music. I like Ray Charles' music, but the film, to me, made me interested in the man. Same goes for Walk The Line with Johnny Cash. [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Daniel Nester wrote: [/QUOTENAME]We're forgetting a couple of things.
1. A story is a story is a story.
2. Freddie is about as interesting a person can get. He was not a successful lawyer in Philadelphia.
3. Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours (made into a movie starring Nicole Kidman, for which she won an Academy Award) wrote the script that's being shopped around. That's no small potatoes.
4. Casting Johnny Depp would be another selling point for this to be not only greenlit, but a big production.
5. Let's not forget Queen and Queen's music itself. As much as We Will Rock You the musical entertains, people still want to know about the people behind the music, even people who may not like Queen music. I like Ray Charles' music, but the film, to me, made me interested in the man. Same goes for Walk The Line with Johnny Cash. [/QUOTE]
Aaahaaahahah starrring Chuck Norris.....
Michael Cunningham was quoted saying that he wrote about a particular week in Freddie's live, because he is not interested in a "he was born-he lived-he died"-kinda biopic. What week could that be?