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72 releases – 21 under his own name, 39 in other groups and 13 credits on others' music Edit
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Borat Actor Given Freddie Mercury Role
Sep, 18 2010
A movie about the rise of British stadium rockers Queen will go into production next year with the role of charismatic lead singer Freddie Mercury going to Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen. Although Baron Cohen is best known for his comic titular roles in Borat and Bruno, he bears a close resemblance to Mercury that's surely been a decisive factor in his casting.
Scriptwriter Peter Morgan has already worked on fictional adaptations of real life including Frost/Nixon and, ironically, The Queen. The Queen movie -- that's the as-yet-unmade film about the band -- is set to focus on Queen's rise from unknown hopefuls until their famous Live Aid performance of 1985.
Producer Graham King released a statement to Deadline.com, saying "Queen is one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and a music brand all unto itself. Freddie Mercury was an awe-inspiring performer, so with Sacha in the starring role coupled with Peter’s screenplay and the support of Queen, we have the perfect combination to tell the real story behind their success."
