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Rami Malek E NEWS -- Rami Malek is still in awe at landing the famed role of Freddie Mercury in the film Bohemian Rhapsody. The star dished to E! News' Ryan Seacrest about how humbled he continues to feel about his role in the mega-popular movie about the band Queen. According to Rami, he never thought he had the shot at the role since he played such an "alienated character" in the show Mr. Robot. Nonetheless, he said the producers still thought he had what it takes to play "one of the most audacious front men in history." But that doesn't mean landing the role wasn't a challenge. The Golden Globe nominee said the creators truly put him through what Freddie Mercury experienced to get a feel of if he could depict the larger than life star. He auditioned, danced, sang and even held a mock press conference! But the hard work paid off because Queen front men Brian May and Roger May signed off on his role in the hit film. And the pro...

Rock legend Freddy Mercury Sacha Baron Cohen is set to play Queen singer Freddie Mercury who reportedly based his character Borat’s look on the late music legend - is said to be the front runner to play Freddie seeing off stiff competition from Johnny Depp. A source told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: ‘Filmmakers are working flat out to get the best possible script. Sacha loves the idea he can get away with playing Freddie after modelling Borat’s look on him.’ The movie is being developed by Robert De Niro’s company Tribeca Productions. Last month, it was reported that ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny was in talks to play Freddie.‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ singer Freddie - who passed away aged 45 from an AIDS-related illness in 1991 - was widely considered to be one of the greatest performers in British rock history. Sacha, 35 - who is best known for his comic alter-egos Ali G and Borat - is currently working on Tim Burton’s forthcoming movie ‘Sweeney Todd’.The BAFTA winner is enga...