Cohen to play Freddie Mercury?

Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to portray tragic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a biopic produced by Robert de Niro.

Sat, 05 May, 2007 - 10:43

Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to portray tragic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a biopic produced by Robert de Niro.

The funnyman has beaten his Sweeney Todd co-star Johnny Depp for the lead role after impressing the film's producers, reports British newspaper The Sun.

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