Freddie Mercury was second only to David Bowie as glam rock's most out-there personality, and now his short, but vibrant life will soon be getting the biopic treatment. Both Johnny Depp and Sasha Baron Cohen have been in talks to star in Robert DeNiro's film about the Queen frontman, who passed away at 45 in 1991 from an AIDS-related illness. Mercury is widely considered one of the greatest performers in British rock history and his stage presence would have been nothing without his flashy, often tacky, but never safe, wardobe. Depp has proven his fearless aptitude for playing oddballs. But like Mercury, Cohen is a Brit - and anyone brave enough to wear that green swimsuit from Borat deserves a shot at immortalizing England's beloved rock icon.
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I think Freddie Mercury was the best performer of all time. I am rather biased because i've liked Queen and Freddie Mercury's music all my life. I'm rather looking forward to the upcoming film. Would it be possible for you to email me the date of release etc.? I would be very grateful, thank you.
Alex McDonald
Posted by: Alexander L. McDonald at June 26, 2008 7:49 PM
Queen @ live aid is the greatest live concert
performance in rock history. Nothing even comes
close.
Posted by: mobb67 at November 17, 2008 6:13 PM
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Posted by: Alexander L. McDonald at June 26, 2008 7:49 PM