Bohemian Rhapsody Archives

David Fincher Says Make-Up Tests For Sacha Baron Cohen As Freddie Mercury Are “Spectacular”

February 16, 2021 11:14 am

If you have followed The Playlist for even a brief period, you will quickly realize that most of the staff here adores David Fincher and his filmography. Hell, that’s not unique, as a ton of film fans absolute...

Naomi Ackie To Play Iconic Singer Whitney Houston In Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

Christopher Marc

December 15, 2020 6:43 pm

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Sony Pictures and TriStar have been developing a biopic feature film with director Stella Meghie based on singer and sometimes-actress Whitney Houston titled “I Wanna Dance With Somebo...

Dexter Fletcher On Keeping ‘Rocketman’s’ Edge As An R-Rated Musical & Bringing ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Back [Podcast]

Gregory Ellwood

November 19, 2019 11:59 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News, Podcasts

It goes without saying that Dexter Fletcher is experiencing an abundance of riches. After helming the crowd-pleasing "Eddie the Eagle" in 2015, the mostly former actor was chosen to help get "Bohemian Rhapsody...

Lucy Boynton Loved Her ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Experience But “Not So Much For The Filming”

Charles Barfield

October 17, 2019 11:37 am

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When you’re in the middle of a crisis or a distinct moment of your life that will shape your future, you’re hardly ever aware at that time. It isn’t until you’re able to take a breath and reflect that the true ...

Dexter Fletcher Admits To Almost Including A Rami Malek/Freddie Mercury Cameo In ‘Rocketman’

Charles Barfield

June 10, 2019 1:49 pm

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A year ago, not many people would have been able to name a film directed by Dexter Fletcher. At that time, the filmmaker was primarily known as an actor, having appeared in dozens of films. His highest profile ...

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Taron Egerton Hopes He Isn’t ‘Forever Judged’ Opposite Rami Malek [Cannes]

Gregory Ellwood

May 17, 2019 10:29 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Festivals, News

CANNES - Taron Egerton is earning raves for his performance as Elton John in the new Dexter Fletcher musical "Rocketman" and it's made him well, a bit emotional. After the premiere at the 2019 Cannes Film Festi...

Rami Malek Lobbied Dexter Fletcher To Finish ‘Rhapsody’ After Bryan Singer Drama: “We F*cking Need You, Man”

Charles Barfield

May 9, 2019 11:13 am

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The behind-the-scenes drama of “Bohemian Rhapsody” almost puts any debauchery Freddie Mercury was involved in to shame. From a troubled production, which included violent outbursts and a very public firing of t...

China’s Censored Version Of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Removed Every Mention Of Freddie Mercury’s Sexuality

Charles Barfield

March 25, 2019 10:36 am

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About a month ago, it was revealed that Fox was going to allow the Chinese government to censor “Bohemian Rhapsody” to ensure the film would earn a major release in the country. After the film proved to be a ju...

‘Rocketman’: Paramount Reportedly Wants A Gay Sex Scene Cut From Elton John Biopic

Charles Barfield

March 22, 2019 11:05 am

News

With the almost-$1 billion success of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” not only will audiences see an influx of rock star biopics, but there’s also going to be an emphasis to replicate what Fox did with its Freddie Mercury...

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Oscar-Winning Editor Knows Everyone Mocks That One Scene: “I Want To Put A Bag Over My Head”

Charles Barfield

March 21, 2019 12:13 pm

News

If you’re someone that follows quote-unquote Film Twitter, you are probably aware of the outrage that came up after editor John Ottman won an Oscar for his work on “Bohemian Rhapsody.” And no, the outrage wasn’...

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