Johnny Depp is stepping into Freddie Mercury’s flamboyant shoes – he’s set to play the late Queen singer in a new bio-pic.
Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed the project – thought to be funded by Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Productions – is being developed, with the “fantastic” Depp favoured to play Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991.
May writes on his website BrianMay.com, “Discussions are at an early stage. He (Johnny) would be a worthy counterpart for Freddie on screen. I don't think I can say any more right now.”
You can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gigwise by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.
Madonna Slams M.I.A For Middle Finger Super Bowl Flip 
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Unveils 'Sound City' Documentary Trailer - Watch 
Katy Perry Unveils New Single 'Part Of Me' - Listen
The Black Keys Slam Grammy Awards And Justin Bieber 
Marilyn Manson 'Extorting' Johnny Depp
Grammy Awards 2012: Fashion Hits And Misses 
From Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson: Grammy Awards Most Memorable Moments Ever 
Grammy Awards 2012: Photos From The Red Carpet 
Can’t see it myself
I think someone who can actually sing and relate to Queen would be good like Gerard Way.
View 3 Replies
Noel Fielding would be fabulous
- Johnny will make a FANTASTIC Freddie. I can’t wait!!!
- Johny depp IS infact musically inclined, so i don’t see a problem. Obviously not as much as mr. mercury, but its better than having another untalented bloke.
» View all 15 comments~ by the yak 11/30/1999 Report
~ by disenchantedd23 11/30/1999 Report
~ by honey angel 11/30/1999 Report
~ by Lucy Lastik 3/30/2007 Report
~ by elizabeth lemme 4/2/2007 Report