Rami Malek uncovers Freddie Mercury — the showy performer and the lonely composer
6 years, 2 months ago

Rami Malek uncovers Freddie Mercury — the showy performer and the lonely composer

LA Times  

Rami Malek knew he was on the right track in portraying Freddie Mercury of Queen when he overhead two of the singer’s bandmates comment on his audition, “It’s uncanny.” He told them he didn’t sing. But the producers of “Bohemian Rhapsody” shared a vision: Rami Malek as one of the most dynamic rock frontmen ever, Queen’s Freddie Mercury. “Having been in Hollywood so long, they thought, ‘What a modest actor.’ Shortly thereafter, they realized I’m going to need singing lessons, piano lessons, a movement coach.” He dove in, belting and shaking it until he could approximate Mercury and his idiosyncratic body language enough to be presented to Queen’s legendary guitarist, Brian May, and drummer, Roger Taylor. Queen members Brian May, left, and Roger Taylor, right, pictured with Rami Malek after his Golden Globe win for lead actor in a drama for “Bohemian Rhapsody.” To help with Malek’s portrayal, the singer’s band mates gave him the occasional insightful nugget – behind-the-scenes tales that helped flesh the man out for the actor.

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