Bohemian Rhapsody: Freddie Mercury biopic release date, cast – all you need to know

Bohemian Rhapsody takes its name from one of Queen’s most popular songs.

The film pays homage not only to the band but specifically to the frontman himself, all leading up to Queen’s Live Aid performance in 1985.

In 1991, Mercury died of complications related to his AIDS diagnosis.

Today, September 5, would have been Mercury’s 72 birthday, but the extraordinary talent passed away too soon, aged just 45.

When is the Bohemian Rhapsody movie in cinemas?

The Freddie Mercury docudrama will see its premiere in the UK on October 24, 2018.

From there the movie winds its way through some European countries like German,y Spain, and France on October 31.

Bohemian Rhapsody finally arrives in the USA on November 2, 2018.

Who is in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie cast?

Rami Malek plays the inimitable talent Freddie Mercury, with Adam Rauf as a young Freddie Mercury.

Lucy Boynton plays Mary Austin, Mercury’s lifelong companion.

Other Queen bandmates include Gwilym Lee as Brian May, Queen’s lead guitarist, Ben Hardy as Roger Taylor, Queen’s drummer, and Joseph Mazzello as John Deacon, Queen’s bass guitarist.

Some famous faces in the film include Aidan Gillen as John Reid, Queen’s second manager, Tom Hollander as Jim Beach, Queen’s third manager, Allen Leech as Paul Prenter, Mercury’s personal manager, and Mike Myers as Ray Foster, an EMI executive.

Also in the cast are Aaron McCusker as Jim Hutton, Mercury’s boyfriend, Dermot Murphy as Bob Geldof, Meneka Das as Jer Bulsara, Mercury’s mother, Ace Bhatti as Bomi Bulsara, Mercury’s father, Dickie Beau as Kenny Everett, Neil Fox-Roberts as Mr. Austin, Mary’s father, Philip Andrew as Reinhold Mack, Matthew Houston as Larry Mullen Jr., the drummer of the Irish rock band U2, and Michelle Duncan as Shelley Stern.

What is the Bohemian Rhapsody movie plot?

Written by 20th Century Fox, the plot is described like this way:

“Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.

“Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet.

“The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound.

“They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career.

“Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid.

“While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.

“Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.”

Is there a trailer?

Yes, and you can watch it here at Express.co.uk

Bohemian Rhapsody is out in UK cinemas on October 24, 2018, USA cinemas on November 2, 2018.