Who Could Play Freddie Mercury in a Movie?

Oh, if Tom Hulce were younger...what an awesome Roger!! (LOL)
I think Johnny Depp could certainly pull off a portrayal of FM. His acting style is great. I especially loved his portrayal of Ed Wood (get the connection with Break Free Freddie and the pink angora sweater?? HOOHAAAAAA!!) and think he could look good in a leotard, mmmm....yes indeed!
*double thud*

Maybe Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood) was a fan of Queen?

Johnny Depp woud certainly be an interesting choice and given his status as a major star, it would give any Freddie biopic credibility.

While I cannot think of anyone to play Roger or John, I think I have our Brian ready.....Daniel Day Lewis anyone?

I say...Bono

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ThomasQuinn wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Gary Oldman ;-)
He can play anyone as well (ok, so they all just happen to be bad guys)

But seriously, maybe Ben Stiller. If he practices on more serious parts, he could really do it.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, I can't stand when actors who are normally in comedies try and do drama. It annoys the crap out of me (i.e. Jim Carrey in "The Majestic"- It just doesn't work).

I love Jim Carrey on The Majestic and Truman Show.

I couldn't even stand Bruce Almighty during the serious parts. Jim Carrey and drama go together like (to paraphrase Simon Cowell on John Steven's performance on Gloria Estefan night on American Idol), "onions and chocolate ice cream."

I think Johnny Depp would play the part of Freddie well. They do seem to have a strange resemblance. However, I don't think anyone could capture the true Freddie.

Here are my picks:

For FM: Eric MacCormack because I do not think Depp can sing unless they dub his singing.

For RMT: Jude Law

For BHM: I think Orlando Bloom is tall enough but he would have to wear contacts and a wig, hopefully he's a good air guitarist either him or someone new.

For JD: Tim Roth or Gary Oldham both are tremendous actors and if you're going to play "the quiet one" you need restraint and real acting.


For Spike: Alan Rickman

For Elton John: Colin Firth

For Mary: Keira Knightly (which would make a good match with Depp)

For Kashmira: A real bollywood actress I personally like Preeya Kalidas

Also I think his parents should be played by Bollywood actors as well.

Well that's my 2 cents worth.

See Ya!

Kriz ;o)

Here's Preeya:

http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2002/jun/22preeya.htm

Johnny Depp probably has a good voice since he was in a rock band for a while. Although, if there was to be a movie, no matter WHO plays FM, no one can do his voice...

I never thought of Depp Playing as Freddie but this photo has some resemblance if you add the famous mustache.

http://www.allposters.com/gallery.asp?aid=2014279369&item=275234&cat=1019579

He looks so hot in Donnie Brasco.