He left the project in 2013 amid reports of creative differences with surviving Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.
The duo have insisted that Cohen’s reputation as a comedian and prankster would be “distracting” for moviegoers, though he has suggested that they wanted a “less interesting” movie that protected the Queen legacy.
Sacha Baron Cohen in character as Bruno
With the final scenes said to be set at Live Aid, it appears as though Mercury’s battle with HIV/AIDS will not feature in the film.
He had previously posted a wide shot from the set, quoting Queens 1977 hit ‘We Are The Champions’.
Bryan Singer (Bryan Singer/Instagram)
“‘You’ve given me a fame and fortune and everything that goes with it, and I thank you all! But it’s been no bed of roses…no pleasure cruise…'” he had previously quipped with another shot from the set.
“Actually it’s been some great first weeks!!! Thanks all! #queen #bohemianrhapsody”
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