DANIEL RADCLIFFE TO PLAY FREDDIE MERCURY IN QUEEN STAR'S BIOPIC?
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mickyparise · Member since
Could Harry Potter star replace Sacha Baron Cohen?
It has now emerged that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe could be in line to play Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic of the iconic Queen frontman's life, following the departure of former leading man, Sacha Baron Cohen. Earlier this year, the Borat and Ali G star's manager confirmed his departure from the project, stating that his client had quit the move due to 'creative differences'. Cohen had be signed on to star as Mercury since 2010. The biopic is being produced by GK Films. He is believed to have clashed with producers on a number of issues, with fans suggesting a disagreement over the movie's certiicate was the biggest issue between the two parties. It was then reported that that insiders behind the film told Digital Spy that the movie is "still very much alive." Now, The Daily Star report that sources claim that 24-four-year-old Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe could play Mercury. “Daniel has been told the part is his if he wants it," a source said.“Despite his youth, Daniel impressed movie bosses with his portrayal of gay poet Allen Ginsburg in this year’s movie Kill Your Darlings." They added: “Plus, he’s closer in height to Freddie than Sacha, who’s much taller. Daniel can really sing, too.” Watch Brian May discuss Sacha Baron Cohen's former role in Mercury movie below
Original Queen member Roger Taylor was confirmed as music supervisor on the movie, while Graham King, Tim Headington, Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal are producing the project alongside Queen Films.
doesn't really matter does it? whoever the fuck gets the role, they'll never be good enough - the attitudes round here are unbelievably sh*tty.
what's wrong with "wait n see"? criticise the finished product if you have to - but NOT the selection of the lead-role - because so far (by my reckoning) none of you nay-sayers have made any kind of docu-biopic that i've ever heard of - let alone any decent movie...
anything short of "Freddie playing himself" is not enough for some cretins.....
matt z · Member since
(Gonna sit back with some popcorn and enjoy this second verbal barrage post in two days)
*hopes it gets as insulting as the iheart one about "fun"
(Cross your fingers and wait for the first "cunt"!)
Day dop · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]brENsKi wrote:[/b]
doesn't really matter does it? whoever the fuck gets the role, they'll never be good enough - the attitudes round here are unbelievably sh*tty.
what's wrong with "wait n see"? criticise the finished product if you have to - but NOT the selection of the lead-role - because so far (by my reckoning) none of you nay-sayers have made any kind of docu-biopic that i've ever heard of - let alone any decent movie...
anything short of "Freddie playing himself" is not enough for some cretins.....[/QUOTE]
Some others weren't, but I was always fine with Sacha Baron Cohen playing him. He kinda looks similar to Fred and I think he would've pulled the acting off too.
This guy? He looks nothing like him whatsoever, not by the furthest stretch of the imagination. They could at least try to cast it right.
This would be an absolutely shit choice of casting.
Marknow · Member since
Lmao.
Now all we need is Emma Watson to play Mary, at least I could knock one out while watching the movie....
princetom · Member since
"it's a kind of magic..."
no... but srsly...
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* pretty speechless*
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*still speechless*
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wtf ?
kosimodo · Member since
If Emma is gonna play Mary, i hope they gonna focus on the early 70's :p
mooghead · Member since
The film won't happen, there are far too few people interested in it for it to make money, which is the ultimate goal of any film.
k-m · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]mooghead wrote:[/b]
The film won't happen, there are far too few people interested in it for it to make money, which is the ultimate goal of any film.[/QUOTE]
What makes you state this? I thought Queen and Freddie were kinda popular in the world...
Anyway, lost a lot of my interest in the film, following the issues revealed by SBC. It's a shame Maylor are so closely involved, it really shouldn't be like this.
dave76 · Member since
they should dropped the freddie film, he doesn't need it, he is a legend anyway
Cruella de Vil · Member since
I think this could be a cult classic! They could get the Voldemort guy to play Barry Sheffield, Freddie always thought that the guy was a shark, so, just a few more CGI tricks and "bingo"! Maybe the draco guy could play Roger,. Just think of the marketing possibilities!
