“This is not a very good actor”: Why did Ram Melek change this cult actress in Bohemian Rhapsody?

In 2019, Ram Malek triumphs an Oscar, winning the statue for the best actor, his fever, Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody. BIOPIC has signed Bryan Singer’s greatest success, which has announced $ 910 million in global revenue for $ 52 million!

In sharp backstage

However, beyond the glitter of success, hide in the dark behind the scenes. In the 2010 project, Bohemian Rhapsodia was to be done with another actor, Sulfur Sacha Baron Cohen. Known for his parody and inappropriate works such as Borat or Dictator, the artist was going to illustrate all the gray territories of Freddie Mercury.

After a long development, despite the unlucky participation of the actress and her obvious physical similarity to the singer, the latter decided to leave the project in 2013. The actress made this decision because of the “artistic differences” with the Queen’s group.

However, in 2011, the co -founder of the group Brian Mei was enthusiastic: “We can’t afford the dirty Freddie’s heritage.He announced on the microphone Daily record.

Creative differences

Interrogated in 2016 In a Howard Stern in the microphoneSacha Baron Cohen wanted to clarify her position. The actor absolutely wanted to emphasize the artist’s shadow places and draw a portrait without giving up Mercury. It did not like the members of the Queen’s group who wanted to be a lighter biopsy, focused on the singer’s climb.

“There are incredible stories about Freddie Mercury. The boy was wild.Said Sacha Baron Cohen.

The latter neither agreed on the specific aspect of the story. Initially, it was a question that Freddie Mercury’s death occurs in the midst of the film, and that continuing tells of other members without it.

“Who wants to see such a movie?”

“Who would like to see such a movie?” When you go to the British artist, guitarist Brian to move to May. “He is an incredible musician, but not a good movie producer.”

For his part, the musician explained that the presence of a famous Borat translator would really be “It’s annoying.” “The man who is performing Freddie, we really need to believe that this is Freddie. He added.

Where Roger Taylor, Queen’s Drummer, did not criticize his words, criticized the talent of Sacha Baron Coen’s actor: “I watched his last 5 films and came to the conclusion that he was not a very good actor.”He said radio in an interview with classic rock.

Lastly, after we discussed Ben Wishaw under the title of the role, it is Ram Malik, who replaces Sacha Baron Cohen, successfully, which we know. Bohemian Rhapsody will win 4 Oscars, including the best actor. In the box office, it refunds 910 million green tickets. In France, this will attract more than 6 million spectators.