Much of the early buzz around “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the long-gestating Queen biopic hitting theaters Friday, has focused on how much ― or how little ― of frontman Freddie Mercury’s sexuality the film would show. So when an early trailer for “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit the internet last spring, it was instantly criticized for appearing to “straight-wash” the rock icon. Now Rami Malek, who plays Mercury in the film, is speaking out about those criticisms. In a USA Today interview published Tuesday, the actor said he “totally understands” those who feel more of Mercury’s sexuality should have been seen in the film. “Believe me: There were conversations left and right about how to incorporate more of that story into this film.

Source: Huffington Post October 31, 2018 19:41 UTC