A New Biopic of Freddy Mercury

A new biopic of  Freddy Mercury is now in the writing process. Peter Morgan, author of The Queen, and Frost/Nixon is penning the project, with Sacha Baron Cohen in mind for the role of the Queen front-man. An interview with the author revealed that the project was Cohen's own idea, and that the film would focus more on Mercury's musical career rather than his personal life and death. The author specifically stated that he would not like to write a movie about AIDS. It will probably highlight on Mercury's relationship with the other band members over the years. The project will have input from the surviving band members, who will work on it as producers.Morgan did admit that what he will right might not be viewed in the best light by the band members. The movie will take place during one of the hardest times for the band, the period where they stopped touring and relationships were strained. It will most likely bring back bitter memories for the producers, but it is necessary for the film to be as realistic as possible. The film does not start production until 2011, but until then it will be nice to imagine Sacha Baron Cohen dancing and singing We Will Rock You.

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-Alex-