From left: Ben Hardy, Gwilym Lee, Joseph Mazzello and Rami Malek.Photo: Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox
The band received a resurgence of popularity after the release of the blockbuster film, which grossed more than $900 million worldwide and won four Oscars, includingBest Actor for Malek.
Below, see theBohemian Rhapsodyactors alongside the masterful musicians they portray in the film.
01of 06Freddie Mercury and Rami MalekFreddie Mercury and Rami Malek.Phil Dent/Redferns; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century FoxThe highlight of the lead-up to this movie was getting to glimpse at just how much Malek looked like Mercury. From Mercury’s recreated looks to his swagger, Malektransforms into the legendary rock starand nails several performance scenes. Not to mention the immaculately recreated mustache and fake teeth. For his embodiment of Queen’s frontman in all his charismatic glory, Malek won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film.
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Freddie Mercury and Rami Malek
Freddie Mercury and Rami Malek.Phil Dent/Redferns; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox
The highlight of the lead-up to this movie was getting to glimpse at just how much Malek looked like Mercury. From Mercury’s recreated looks to his swagger, Malektransforms into the legendary rock starand nails several performance scenes. Not to mention the immaculately recreated mustache and fake teeth. For his embodiment of Queen’s frontman in all his charismatic glory, Malek won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the film.
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Brian May and Gwilym Lee
Rob Verhorst/Redferns; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox
03of 06Roger Taylor and Ben HardyMichael Putland/Getty; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century FoxRoger Taylor was also part of the original band, then called Smile, which Mercury later joined. After seeing them play a few times and becoming a fan, Mercury linked up with Taylor and May for what would ultimately become Queen. The drummer has gone on to have a successful solo and collaborative career after Mercury’s death and still performs with May in Queen’s current lineup.
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Roger Taylor and Ben Hardy
Michael Putland/Getty; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox
Roger Taylor was also part of the original band, then called Smile, which Mercury later joined. After seeing them play a few times and becoming a fan, Mercury linked up with Taylor and May for what would ultimately become Queen. The drummer has gone on to have a successful solo and collaborative career after Mercury’s death and still performs with May in Queen’s current lineup.
04of 06John Deacon and Joseph MazzelloMichael Putland/Getty; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century FoxThe man behind Queen’s hit “Another One Bites the Dust,” bass guitarist John Deacon played with the band up until Mercury’s death. He later retired in 1997 from the music industry and hasn’t taken part in any other reunion projects May and Taylor have done. He was also the last member of Queen to join the band.
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John Deacon and Joseph Mazzello
The man behind Queen’s hit “Another One Bites the Dust,” bass guitarist John Deacon played with the band up until Mercury’s death. He later retired in 1997 from the music industry and hasn’t taken part in any other reunion projects May and Taylor have done. He was also the last member of Queen to join the band.
05of 06Mary Austin and Lucy BoyntonMonitor Picture Library/Photoshot/Getty; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century FoxBoyntonplays an important part in the movie and Mercury’s life as Mary Austin. The two became engaged in 1973 and continued their relationship until a few years later when Mercury came out to Austin as bisexual.The two stayed intimately close, and she helped care for him when he died in 1991. “All my lovers asked me why they couldn’t replace Mary, but it’s simply impossible,” Mercury saidin a 1985 interview. “The only friend I’ve got is Mary, and I don’t want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that’s enough for me.”
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Mary Austin and Lucy Boynton
Monitor Picture Library/Photoshot/Getty; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox
Boyntonplays an important part in the movie and Mercury’s life as Mary Austin. The two became engaged in 1973 and continued their relationship until a few years later when Mercury came out to Austin as bisexual.
The two stayed intimately close, and she helped care for him when he died in 1991. “All my lovers asked me why they couldn’t replace Mary, but it’s simply impossible,” Mercury saidin a 1985 interview. “The only friend I’ve got is Mary, and I don’t want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage. We believe in each other, that’s enough for me.”
06of 06John Reid and Aidan GillenRichard Creamer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; 20th Century FoxGillenportrays John Reid, who became Queen’s manager in 1975. Reid representedElton Johnat the time and then worked on behalf of the band. Queen parted ways with Reid in 1978 after the band said they wanted to manage themselves, according to Reid in thedocumentaryDays of Our Lives.
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John Reid and Aidan Gillen
Richard Creamer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; 20th Century Fox
Gillenportrays John Reid, who became Queen’s manager in 1975. Reid representedElton Johnat the time and then worked on behalf of the band. Queen parted ways with Reid in 1978 after the band said they wanted to manage themselves, according to Reid in thedocumentaryDays of Our Lives.
source: people.com
