Borat to Bohemian Rhapsody: Sacha Baron Cohen to portray Freddie Mercury in Bio-pic

at first thist idea seems awful, but the more I think about it the more I can see it working

Doesn't seem like a good fit. The very sight of him makes me crack up as I remember all the hilariousness he has brought into my life.

What about the dude from 20/20 John Stosil ?..well mabey to old

I'm strangely optimistic.

Oh god, this will be either amazing or a major disappointment.

I believe he will surprise us all.

Even though Bruno let me down in a lot of ways, I still have high hopes in this film. It doesn't say who's going to direct it and I'm hoping someone other than Sacha Baron Cohen, although I agree he is the absolute best casting choice for Freddie Mercury. If this is a more personal biopic meant to celebrate the life of it's subject, like the upcoming Nowhere Boy, then I think Cohen will bring a lot of energy and heart to that role.
Because he is a talented actor and an excellent entertainer.
He's just kind of a goon who makes goonish films.

I hope he does a sensitive portrayal and doesn't betray all of us who loved and cherished Freddy Mercury.....Freddy we miss you so much man.

Ever since Borat, i've always thought Cohen would be a great Freddie Mercury.

This is quite disappointing. I respect Queen's contribution to rock music, and I respect Cohen's contribution to making me laugh at ridiculous, inane idiocy.

However, my hopes for the successful combination of the two = zero.
I guess I would have hoped for someone more serious in the role, who hadn't spit forth a movie like "Bruno." Good luck taking this thing seriously.

That's brilliant casting, I must say.

continued:

"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."

Production will begin next year.

Baron Cohen - who has two children with wife Isla Fisher - will next be seen in Martin Scorsese's Hugo Cabret. He is currently writing and planning to star in an untitled film for Paramount Pictures.

Two people I respect and enjoy. I couldn't think of a better actor.

I miss Freddie.

I think he can pull it off.

I think it takes a lot of talent to pull off playing a jackass. Some people are just annoying, or just funny and can't do anything else. Think Tom Green, but if you can effectively play the crazy annoying idiot and do it in a funny way you're probably able to act some. Look at Jim Carey, Will Ferrell, John Lequizamo [sic], Jamie Foxx, all great clowns who've pulled off some great dramatic roles.

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He's got the look, I hope he has the acting chops.