The song's title is used as a running joke in the 2018 Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, starting with an argument between Taylor ( Ben Hardy) and May ( Gwilym Lee) over the song's lyrical content. Later in the film, fictional EMI executive Ray Foster ( Mike Myers) suggests to have it or "You're My Best Friend" released as the first single to A Bohemian Rhapsody will never be that song. Brian May: It's the band's decision. Bohemian Rhapsody. That's it. Ray Foster: You're My Best Friend. And it's my money. Roger Taylor: Bo-Rhap. Period. Freddie Mercury: [removes music reel] Or we walk. Paul Prenter: [pauses] MacArthur Park was 7 minutes long. It was a hit. Brian May and Roger Taylor, Queen's remaining living and active members, executive produced Bohemian Rhapsody; it’s not surprising that they might color Mercury’s time away from the band, and in the arms of many different men, as a dark period that Paul Prenter seduced him into (particularly given Prenter’s public airing of grievances The only other time I ever feel that way is when I'm with you.”. “- Freddie Mercury: I think I'm bisexual. - Mary Austin: Freddie, you're gay .”. “Formulas are a complete and utter waste of time.”. “- Jim Hutton: All your friends have left you alone. - Freddie Mercury: They're not my friends. stunt double: Roger Taylor Andy Godbold stunts Nic Goodey stunts Krystof Hansbury stunt rigger Ross Hayhow stunts Rae Lim stunt performer Guy List stunt floor supervisor Steve Morphew stunts Chris Newton head stunt rigger / stunts Oscars 2019 Best Picture nominee 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is based on a true story. The life of Freddie Mercury was a wild ride and the film definitely captures his spirit. It does, however, take some Well, on the surface, the lament of a poor boy who throws it all away by shooting a man. A potential spanner in the works is the operatic section: will you do the fandango? Um, not sure, really. Bohemian Rhapsody is best summed up by drummer Taylor, who believes “It’s very self-explanatory, there’s just a bit of nonsense in the middle.” Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Bohemian Rhapsody is the ultimate Queen movie to watch this weekend as fans remember the life and legacy of a superstar. Roger Taylor, Kashmira Bulsara, Jer Speaking in the new documentary The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story, both Brian May and Roger Taylor spoke of the turbulent time when they lost John Deacon and the reasons the guitarist left the band. Roger reflected on how close John was to Freddie Mercury and the difficulty he faced after the frontman's death. Freddie Mercury In a recent interview with Classic Rock Magazine, the now-72-year-old Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer opened up about working with Baron Cohen during the early days of the band’s biopic, Bohemian Y25HOhc.