Bohemian Rhapsody has been collecting all sorts of accolades this award season, including winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture-Drama and Best Actor-Drama, and being nominated for five Academy Awards.
Yet despite its tremendous success, it’s been hard to ignore the elephant in the room: The film was directed by Bryan Singer.
Many of the actors from the film have been criticized for not addressing or skirting around questions about Singer and his multitude of underage sex scandals. And during the Golden Globes, his name wasn’t mentioned once during any of their acceptance speeches, which was kinda awkward.
Related: Shocking new sexual misconduct claims lodged against Bryan Singer in damning exposé
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Now, fresh off his Oscar nomination for Best Actor, Rami Malek is finally opening up about it.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, he says he really “didn’t know much” about Singer prior to making the film.
“As far as I knew, I was considered before Bryan was even attached,” he says. “So I had my head down preparing for this for about a year ahead of time, and I never really looked up.”
“I didn’t know much about Bryan. I think that the allegations and things were, believe it or not, honestly something I was not aware of, and that is what it is.”
It’s no secret that filming of Bohemian Rhapsody was rough, in large part because of Singer, who was actually fired two weeks before production wrapped due to reported “erratic behavior” on set. Dexter Fletcher was rushed in to replace him at the last minute.
Related: Bryan Singer fired from Queen biopic after on-set chaos
Ramek offers an interesting theory to the Los Angeles Times as to how the cast and crew made it through the tumultuous production.
“Somehow we found a way to persevere through everything that was thrown our way,” he says. “Perhaps that was Freddie himself doing it, because we wanted to make a product that was worthy of him.”
“Who knows? I’m just proud that this cast and crew collectively raised their game and we depended on one another. It was a testament to everyone’s spirit and courage and skill.”
Then, he adds: “One thing I will say about everyone–almost everyone–we never gave up. How about that?”
Related: Bryan Singer disputes being fired for screaming at his male lead
Vince
According to one of Singers friends from the Atlantic article the actual reason for his erratic behavior on the set was due to another boy (Guzmen) coming forward to sue him for rape. Guess the shit is starting to effect him.
Can’t say as I blame him. Must be tough when all your sex conquests turn against you.
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Chrisk
That or just stop having sex with underage boys. I know that’s a tough concept for you in particular.
What’s that saying you liked to use all the time. Oh that’s right. Here in Brazil we can f*ck all the 14 year olds we want.
Billy Budd
It is our legislation, Chris. Why don’t you accept that there are cultural differences among countries? I have NEVER had sex with anyone under 19 (my latest boyfriend was 19), but if I wanted to fuc* a 14 year-old, I would do it with gusto, and without breaking any law. Why is it so hard for you to accept this? Were you molested by a perverted uncle or another relative when you were a teen?
Kangol
Are you still being so blasé about being gay in Brazil, and defending sex with underage boys, after your fellow citizens elected a right-wing, racist fascist, whose supporters have been confusing gay people and pedophiles and threatening out gay legislators? I pray for every LGBTQ person in Brazil, especially the ones who are poor, women, black and brown, and elderly. As horrible as Bolsonaro and his administration are, many of his extremist supporters seem far worse.
Billy Budd
Kangol, please have in mind that a 15, 16, 17 year old is NOT a child. He or she is an young adult. What you might call an ephebe. A teen. You MUST learn to differentiate.
Billy Budd
Also, I don’t have to DEFEND anything. It is in our CONSTITUTION. It is legal. Nobody cares about this, man. It is not a problem. It is not a big deal. You think it is a big deal, but Brazilians do not.
PinkoOfTheGange
@Billy: Congressman Jean Wyllys quit and is leaving Brazil because of death threat…so someone obviously cares.
Billy Budd
Pinko, this is not a gay issue. The constitution allow relations with Young Men AND young women. It is not something out of the ordinary.
QueerTruth
“I didn’t know much about Bryan. I think that the allegations and things were, believe it or not, honestly something I was not aware of, and that is what it is”
That is a bold face lie. Even his choice of words shows he’s lying.
Just say nothing, dude. Don’t lie about a scumbag.
Chrisk
According to the Atlantic article those two did not like each other. They constantly fought. I agree that he’s lying.
OzJosh
The Singer scandals were all over the media worldwide for at least a year leading up to production of Bohemian Rhapsody. The stories were also common knowledge in Hollywood for a decade before – so common that practically everyone from the stars to the personal assistants were gossiping about them. It is utterly inconceivable that Malek, working in the thick of the industry and in consideration for a Singer film, could not have known anything.
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ingyaom
Sounds like BS to me, too. They obviously told him if he wants to be an “A-list” star to keep his mouth shut about Singer and his boyz.
Vince
Another commenter brought up Noah Galvin and where is he after talking about Singer. Can you really blame him in this atmosphere? I’m sure they definitely want to make sure that doesn’t happen again.
Kangol
I hope Queerty writes about that Atlantic article. It is one of the most disturbing things I’ve read in a while. How on earth could Hollywood and the authorities let Bryan Singer get away with the crap he’s alleged to have done over decades? All those young men whose lives have been shattered, and yet Singer is still free, working, and doing whatever he wants to.
sammigirl13
Did you ask that with sincerity or sarcasm? Hollywood and the authorities turned a blind eye to Singer and others like him just as they did to the straight men in Hollywood who were victimizing women. Whoever brings in the most money and pays the biggest bribes wins. Bryan Singer is no better or worse than Harvey Weinstein or his ilk.
Chrisk
Harvey Weinstein was Sexually assaulting grown-ups. Bryan Singer was assaulting underage kids. I don’t know if you can compare the two.
Kangol
@ChrisK, thank you. I do see that Queerty had posted about the Atlantic article over the last day or so.
Greg
If it’s an allegation, then how is Bryan Singer getting away with anything? Shattered lives? Do you know these people?
Greg
If someone is a “kid”, then they are under age. I’ve never heard of a kid who is of age.
sydboy007
It’s amazing what the left will tolerate as long as you’re on their side. Probably plenty more scandals from Hollywood yet to be reported on.
Kangol
It’s true with the right as well. Hell, most Republicans and right-wingers seem not to care a whit about all the signs of treasonous behavior by the current administration and its associates. Even white nationalist Steve Bannon used the term “treasonous” to describe that Trump Tower meeting that Don Jr., Jared and Manafort, a foreign agent, took with all of those Russians!
Flo
Remember Roy Moore?
PinkoOfTheGange
How many of the “he had to know”, think Glenn Close had to know about Harvey?