OT: Borat will play Freddie Mercury

[Behshad]

[*Laura]

You might be surprised, after seeing some of his early movies, he has played some pretty off the wall characters and pulled them off. Like Fear and Loathing, Crybaby, etc. Extremely versatile actor. Throw a mustache, some prominant caps (teeth), cut his hair and I totally can see him pulling it off, especially his flamboyant stage presence. Jonny acting, Jeff's vocals.

Agreed.I can see Depp doing it.Make-up,huge acting skills,rocker's heart,he's got it.However,Freddie's original recordings would give authenticity to the whole story.
Jeff sings his songs wonderfully,but the movie would need Mercury's unmistakable timbre.JMO.

[Behshad]

I heard that they might use Augeri for the vocals of this movie. Anyone??

[Deb]

You might be surprised, after seeing some of his early movies, he has played some pretty off the wall characters and pulled them off. Like Fear and Loathing, Crybaby, etc. Extremely versatile actor. Throw a mustache, some prominant caps (teeth), cut his hair and I totally can see him pulling it off, especially his flamboyant stage presence. Jonny acting, Jeff's vocals.

Agreed.I can see Depp doing it.Make-up,huge acting skills,rocker's heart,he's got it.However,Freddie's original recordings would give authenticity to the whole story.
Jeff sings his songs wonderfully,but the movie would need Mercury's unmistakable timbre.JMO.

I'm with ya, that's why I put a winky after it. Just wishful thinking, a la Rockstar movie.

[*Laura]

I'm with ya, that's why I put a winky after it. Just wishful thinking, a la Rockstar movie.

Sometimes that winky drives me nuts!

Gotcha. LOL

[L~L~L]

Yeah I see the similarities Question is can he sing or at least do a good lip syncing job Did they assign a trainer yet?

[7 Wishes]

Was Freddie gay?

[X factor]

Cohen is incredibly talented and, I believe, versatile enough to do the role.

But for months, I've been hearing Eric McCormack's name (WILL of "Will and Grace") in connection with this film. That may seem a bit shocking at first, but if you think about it for a minute, he'd be a pretty good choice...and the boy can sing like a mo fo!

[heardonthestreet]

Cohen is incredibly talented and, I believe, versatile enough to do the role.

But for months, I've been hearing Eric McCormack's name (WILL of "Will and Grace") in connection with this film. That may seem a bit shocking at first, but if you think about it for a minute, he'd be a pretty good choice...and the boy can sing like a mo fo!

I hope that they get him for the role. He would be perfect, imo.