Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 10, 2019

Bohemian Rhapsody

Release Date: Friday, November 2, 2018 Theaters Friday, January 11, 2019 Expansion

Director: Bryan Singer

Starring: Rami Malek • Joe Mazzello • Ben Hardy • Gwilym Lee • Allen Leach

PG-13 Biography N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Biography Drama Music

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Who stars in Bohemian Rhapsody – Cast List

Rami Malek
... Freddie Mercury

Oppenheimer, The Amateur
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Joe Mazzello
... John Deacon

The Social Network, G.I. Joe: Retaliation
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Ben Hardy
... Roger Taylor

The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Voyeurs
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Gwilym Lee
... Brian May

Oddity
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Allen Leach
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Lucy Boynton
The Pale Blue Eye, The Greatest Hits
Mike Myers
Shrek 5, Shrek Forever After
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Aaron McCusker
... Jim Hutton
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Aidan Gillen
London Calling, Maze Runner: The Death Cure
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Tom Hollander
About Time, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Who is making Bohemian Rhapsody – Crew List

A look at Bohemian Rhapsody behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bryan Singer last helmed X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Days of Future Past. The film's writer Justin Haythe last penned Red Sparrow and A Cure for Wellness.

Director: Bryan Singer
Screenwriter: Justin Haythe
Producers: Tim Headington
Graham King
Robert De Niro
Jane Rosenthal

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: GK Films
New Regency Enterprises
Tribeca Films

Production – What we know about the Bohemian Rhapsody

Key Facts

Twentieth Century Fox, New Regency and GK Films will expand Bohemian Rhapsody, Golden Globe winner for Best Picture (Drama), starring Rami Malek, Golden Globe winner for Best Actor (Drama), to more than 1300 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this Friday, January 11. More than 750 of the locations will be playing a never before experienced "sing-along" version of the foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury (1/10/2019).
Fox and New Regency are known behind the project, which will be produced by Graham King (Hollywood Reporter, 11/4/2016).
Sony Pictues has the right to opt into the project after the studio reads Anthony McCarten’s script (Deadline, 11/18/15).
Rights to iconic Queen tunes such as "Another One Bites the Dust," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You," have been secured for the film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2018

Completed

Changed Bohemian Rhapsody movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Pre-production began this week in the UK. Principal photography in and around London is being eyed as soon as mid-September.

Nov 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Rami Malek will portray rock star Freddie Mercury and Bryan Singer has singed on to direct.

Nov 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Sacha Baron Cohen pulled out over creative differences with the surviving members of the band. GK Films has hired Anthony McCarten as new writer.

Sep 2010

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Sep 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Untitled Freddie Mercury Project
Language: English