'Bryan Singer fired from Queen biopic after no-shows, clashes with Rami Malek

Bryan Singer bites the dust – but apparently not for the reason many have been anticipating.

The director of the X-Men movies has been fired from the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, Mashable has confirmed, reportedly over clashes with the film’s star Rami Malek and others. Tension on the set caused Singer to no-show several times, forcing the film’s cinematographer to step in on multiple occasions, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In one particularly tense moment, Malek – who’s playing Freddie Mercury – got into an altercation in which Singer threw an object. Another source tells THR that Singer claims he didn’t return after the Thanksgiving break because he’s suffering from PTSD due to the toxic environment on set. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | 'Bryan Singer fired from Queen biopic after no-shows, clashes with Rami Malek