Rami Malek Is the Spitting Image of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody Biopic 

On what would've been the Queen frontman's 71st birthday, the first glimpse of Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury has been released. 

 

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Malek is starring in Bohemian Rhapsody, a Freddie Mercury biopic chronicling Queen's meteoric rise into superstardom from 1970 to 1985. Director Bryan Singer (X-Men Apocalypse) told Entertainment Weekly the film would honor Mercury's life and music, and wouldn't be a traditional biopic. "It won’t just be the dark Freddie story, but that being said, that also will be honored," said Singer. "It’s about collaboration. It’s a celebration."

Malek's transformation into the iconic queer singer is jaw-dropping to say the least, and even the Mr. Robot actor was pleasantly surprised by his own drastic change of appearance. "When you’re able to open your eyes and see a different person staring back at you in the mirror, it’s a very affirming moment."

The film is expected for a December 25, 2018 release.