And whilst we're on Queen and Brian May, Sacha Baron Cohen will not, repeat, not, play Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic of the late singer. Rumours that the Borat star was set for the role have been dismissed by the actor's publicist, who calls them "pure hokum". Reports suggest that in fact Johnny Depp is the one in negotiations to play Mercury - the aforementioned Brian May saying the actor "would be a worthy counterpart for Freddie on screen".
May 9, 2007
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Baron Cohen not to play Mercury
Sacha Baron Cohen has not been cast as Freddie Mercury in a biopic, according to his publicist, with Johnny Depp reportedly in negotiations for the role.