News: New Photos & Plot Synopsis For Bohemian Rhapsody





20th Century Fox released new images and a plot synopsis for the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. One of the new images features Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, Gwilym Lee as Brian May, Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor, and Joe Mazzello as John Deacon during the band’s 1985 performance at Live Aid. Check out the plot synopsis below.

"Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day."

Bryan Singer was replaced as director of the film in December with Eddie Fletcher, known for Eddie the Eagle and Wild Bill. The film is expected to be released on November 2nd.

The members of the iconic rock band are being played by Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee, and Joe Mazzello, and Rami Malek as Freddy Mercury. Hardy (X-Men: Apocalypse) will play drummer Roger Taylor, Lee (The Hollow Crown) will be lead guitarist Brian May, and Mazzello (The Social Network) will portray bass guitarist John Deacon. Aidan Gillen (Game of Thrones) will play John Reid, who was Queen’s manager from 1975 to 1978. Tom Hollander (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Dead Man's Chest) will play Jim Beach, who took over as their manager from in 1978. The cast also includes Lucy Boynton, Aaron McCusker, Allen Leech, and Mike Myers. The script was written by Justin Haythe. Graham King, Singer, and Jim Beach are producing, with Denis O’Sullivan, Arnon Milchan, and Jane Rosenthal serving as executive producers.