Bohemian Rhapsody Sequel May Be Happening
Bohemian Rhapsody was the most successful biopics ever. The 2018 film earned four Academy Awards. Including Best Actor for Rami Malek‘s portrayal as Freddie Mercury. The film itself also picked up three awards. Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing. It grossed over $910 million at the box office.
With this much success, it only makes sense to consider a sequel.
And that’s exactly what Brian May has been hinting at. American Songwriter reported that Queen‘s lead guitarist would love to make a follow-up to the original film. Partly because of the success of it. And partly because he loved working with the cast.
“We’ve been talking about it. I felt proud of it, and the people who played us were just phenomenal. It’s so tempting to do the sequel. It would be worth it just to work with those boys again.”
May says there’s a lot more story to tell than what Bohemian Rhapsody showed.
The movie ends with the band’s 1985 Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium. But that wasn’t the last of Queen‘s time together, according to May.
“‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ climaxed in Live Aid, and I suppose, implicitly, Freddie starting to deal with his AIDS. But an awful lot happened between the end of the film to the end of the glory days of Queen” May said (AmericanSongwriter).
The last performance in Bohemian Rhapsody was during that 1985 Live Aid show. But it wasn’t Queen’s last performance with Freddie Mercury.
Mercury‘s final performance was the following year. In the summer of 1986 when Queen played at Knebworth Park. Then there was five more years of Mercury struggling with AIDS. And ultimately his death in 1991. So, yeah. There’s more story to tell.
May said he would love to bring the original cast back to do the sequel. Now it’s just matter of getting the rocker chicks…or ducks…in a row.
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5 Best Performances from the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
Freddie Mercury left this Earth on November 24, 1991. While he left a void in the rock landscape that is still felt today, his inspiration has transcended his era. Decades later, he continues to influence new generations of music fans.
He also transcended musical genres. About five months after his death, Queen, along with an all-star lineup, put on The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. The concert was held at Wembley Stadium before a massive crowd of 72,000 on April 20, 1992. Proceeds from the show went towards launching The Mercury Phoenix Trust. This organization was founded by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Queen manager Jim Beach. Over the years, it has helped fund numerous projects in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
The show’s running setlist is split into two parts: Without Queen and with Queen. The “Without Queen” portion featured performances from Metallica, Extreme, Def Leppard, Bob Geldof, Spinal Tap and Guns N’ Roses. U2 and Mango Groove appeared during this portion of the show via satellite. A number of the musicians from the “Without Queen” portion of the show would appear during the second half.
Once Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon took to the stage, that’s when the show really started to cook with gas. The surviving members of Queen performed some of their biggest hits accompanied by some of rock’s most iconic singers and other guest musicians. Among the singers to fill the massive shoes of Mercury were Joe Elliott, Roger Daltrey, Zucchero, Gary Cherone, James Hetfield, Robert Plant, Paul Young, Seal, Lisa Stansfield, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Elton John, Axl Rose and Liza Minnelli.
Simply put: It stands as one of the best tribute shows of all time. The fact it boasts one of the most star-studded lineups in rock history doesn’t hurt either.
Here’s a look back to the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert and its five best performances that day.
Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.
