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Baron Cohen to play Mercury in Queen biopic

Sacha Baron Cohen is to play Freddie Mercury in a new film.

Baron Cohen to play Mercury in Queen biopic

Fri, 17 Sep, 2010 - 13:02

Sacha Baron Cohen is to play Freddie Mercury in a new film.

The British comedian has signed a deal to take on the role of the late Queen frontman in a movie being scripted by Peter Morgan.

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