Johnny Depp As Freddie Mercury?

By Josh Tyler: 2006-12-29 00:00:00

Forget effeminate pirates, Johnny Depp was born to play effeminate rockers. That may be exactly what he’ll do, according to an item picked up by JoBlo from The Independent. They say he may be playing brilliant Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.

Why not? After all, Captain Jack Sparrow is Keith Richards. Why not do the rock and roll thing for real? The project is still in early development with Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Productions, with original Queen guitarist Brian May somehow involved in the project. May confirmed its existence and threw his support behind Johnny as the killer Queen.

This sounds to me more like May’s dream casting for the character, rather than something that’s actually happening. Has the part been offered to Depp? Has he expressed an interest in tackling it? I don’t know. As a Queen fan, I do know he’d be damn near a perfect fit for the part. Not only can Depp pull off the part, with a little makeup it’d be easy to see him as a dead ringer for the drunken, AIDs stricken, gay rock and roll frontman. Freddie Mercury is the kind of part Johnny Depp was born to play.

If it’s not Depp, then maybe they should consider hiring Borat. The physical similarities are uncanny.

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Shellena
April 15, 2009 at 19:31

Johnny would be perfect for the role of Freddie. They are two artistic perfectionists and it takes one to know one. P.S. Borat looks nothing like Freddie, if you look at the shape of Freddies and Johnny's faces they are so very similar and they do look alike.

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Sandro Vella
February 15, 2009 at 11:55

Hello people.

What do you think about this Maltese actor to role Freddie Mercury?

See YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_5rK2T9iaY

Thanks and regards.

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Brenda
December 5, 2008 at 23:01

My name is brenda,and i'm the biggest fan of both of them,i think that is a great idea,that Johnny could play Freddie,they are also similar,i don't anything against the character"borat" but Johnny is more beautiful and perfect,whatever Freddie Mercury was a legend and it's a shame that he is no lÃ±onger in this world
kisses
brenda
tatii.b@hotmail.com
for discuss the deal

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Wando
November 26, 2008 at 23:40

Aww Jesse, come on. Johnny Depp would be good. it will keep the spirt of Freddie alive. It would be good, but I doubt it will get made. I think it was just a rumor. Sayonara!

Love Always,
Taylor Daley AGE 15!!

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Jesse
November 24, 2008 at 14:55

I was happy when I heard they are making a bio of Freddie Mercury but Johnny Depp? Come on there are so many other actors other than this overrated actor. This is an insult to the spirit of Freddie Mercury and if Johnny Depp is going to play Freddie I wont see it. R.I.P. Freddie Mercury.

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Wando
May 21, 2008 at 23:14

GREAT KING RAT DIED TODAY, BORN ON THE 21ST OF MAY... OMG, THATS TODAY!!!

Hahaha I remember!
Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 14

Sayonara! jai guru deva om! TTFN!

CALL ME MEGAN AND STEVIE!!

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ZiggY
May 20, 2008 at 18:31

wow..

thats grt news...but

Im having a lil hard time picturing Johnny Depp as Freddie..especially the moustache and overbite...but make up department can do magical things to an actor's look..so that is handled

I dont think he can sing like Freddie...its impossible....he had a tenor range singin voice...may be he can lip sync on high notes..

I always thought a delightful movie can be made out of his teenage years...his boarding school days in India...where he formed his fisrt band...where he first started having romantic/sexual feelings for boys..(still a closet homosexual phase)...it would have made a beautiful pic.....

a movie abt his later career and last days..can be too wild and tragic...

Its A tuff....pain in ass role Mr.Depp....and we have no choice....Depp is the best in the business...he wud pull it off I hope.

best of luck...is this thing ever gets made..

ZiggY

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Wando
March 19, 2008 at 23:49

HAHA!
Megan is amazing!
And yeah.. I've never been grounded from the phone.. just the computer! haha
You can call me whenever you feel like it! haha-- I'm on SPRiNG BREAK right now so CALL ME! haha. And you are so right! QUEEN BUDDIES RULE!! We need a theme song...
WE WILL WE WILL ROCK YOU! hahha

SONG TIME!
JUST ONE YEAR OF LOVE... IS BETTER THAN A LIFETIME ALONE!!!

hahahhaa!! Mine won :)

Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 14 (WANDO)

Just kidding Megan on the whole.. MINE WON :) Deal. lol. But come on... mine rocks! Because we've known eachother for a YEAR! haha I'm great and y'all are the best! THAT'S RIGHT! I SAID Y'ALL!! HA! lol. Sayonara!!

OH AND MEGAN:
I run Freddie Mercury's myspace, and this one girl was all... SAYONARA FREDDIE!! And I was like... HA! I love that word! lol. Anyway... IM or Call me later! UNGROUNDED!! Kinda! lol. OKay well CALL ME! SAYONARA!--our word! lol.

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Megan Enright
March 10, 2008 at 02:45

Awwww yay! Queen Buddies for life! Ok, so Taylor, I think we need to have a reunion phone call ... now that my phone is not in the toilet lol. So when you're ungrounded we'll have to TALK. I was on AIM for a while today but you Idle basically all day ... probably because you're grounded but whatever.
Also, I know this will sound sappy but I don't care, I just wanted to say that you gus are the BEST Queen buddies ever and I love you to bits. Stevie+Megan+Taylor = Love. You guys are the best!

Love Megan.
We've known each other for a year ... can you believe it?! It's been a boogie year guys! I think it's time for a Queen song: "Oooooo you make me live! You the best friends that I've ever had, I've been with you such a long time ... you're my sunshines! And I want you to know that my feelings are true ... I really love youuuuu!"

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Wando
March 9, 2008 at 01:17

MEGAN ERIN ENRIGHT!!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! WE'VE KNOWN EACHOTHER FOR A YEAR AND 2 DAYS!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! OKAY!!!!!!......

THE QUEEN BUDDIES ARE OFFICIALLY A YEAR AND 2 DAYS OLD!!! hahhahhahhaa aw man I love you guys!! hahhaha......
OKAY
so I'm on my friends computer because I am grounded off of mine at home, so I guess I have to go now.... MEGAN get on IM on March 14th because THAT'S the day I'm ungrounded! haha

OH YEAH AND THIS IS TO STEVIE:
IT WAS OUR ANNIVERSARY AND YOU DIDN'T GET ME ANYTHING?!?!?!?!? hahhahahhaa jk.. well I have to go! Sayonara Queen Buddies: my ultimate Queen friends :) TTFN!!

Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 1 year and 2 days! hahahha

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Megan Enright
March 1, 2008 at 23:10

Hello Queen buddies!

CONGRATULATIONS STEVIE AND TAYLOR! Its so awesome that you guys have known each other for a year! It's funny that at this time last year you guys were barely friends ... and I didn't even know you yet!

So I'd also like to say a big thank you to 'Site Owner Guy.' This site has been a really nice way for people to get to know each other and talk about common interests and life in general. Much appreciated!

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SiteOwnerGuy
February 20, 2008 at 23:38

No thank you! I've enjoyed watching and approve your conversations over the past year. You guys are great kids. :)

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Wando
February 20, 2008 at 23:37

Thank you SITE OWNER GUY!!
Stevie and I have known eachother for exactly
ONE YEAR AND 6 DAYS!! lol. Great friendships were formed here... thank you. :]

Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 14

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Wando
January 26, 2008 at 17:52

Hello Again! This is Queen Buddy #1 commin at ya saying.. MERCURY FOREVER: Yes.. I think every Queen fan who is any Queen fan has seen that video! lol. Sooo.. what's the deal on you? Are you a youthful Queen fan, or one of thsoe older people! lol. Sayonara!!
Love Always, Taylor Daley

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Mercuryforever
January 12, 2008 at 23:51

I am crossing my fingers and hoping Johnny takes this project on and if so I sure hope they use this interview....it is awesome, check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFvW6dF9LXM&feature=related

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Wando
January 12, 2008 at 14:55

This is odd... for some reason I still have my name in here as WANDO when I've known Stevie for almost A YEAR and Megan too. But oh well... it's my Alais!! lol. HEY MEGAN... it's not that big of a deal if you're not here. I'm probably going to become VERY busy myself well with school and such. This semester is supposed to be HARD CORE! lol. I am still always signed on... but sometimes I sign off accidentally when the computer goes to screen saver. I am free on the phone 24/7, home and cell phone. I only turn my phone off at school and when I get out I try to remember to turn it back on. I am always avalible.... so no one can lie and be like... YOU DIDN'T ANSWER YOUR PHONE!! lol. I think Megan is one of those GOOD GIRLS who goes to bed at like 10. lol. Stevie and I are NIGHTOWLS.. and I just so happen to be NOCTURNAL. lol. Hmmmm.... I am ganna be busy today (the 12th) because I have to go to a birthday thing. lol. (BFF.. IT'S MANDITORY) haha! Megan says all the time that she'll be here so let's not get our hopes up. lol. Anyway, I guess I have to go get ready now... iickk!! I'll TALK to you guys later I hope! Remember... 24/7!!! lol. Hahaha like that Marvin Gayeand Diana Ross and The Supremes song...

If you need me call me
No matter where you are
No matter how far
(Don't worry Baby)
Just call my name
I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry!
'Cause baby there...
AINT NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH
AINT NO VALLY LOW ENOUGH
AINT NO RIVER WIDE ENOUGH
To keep me from getting you to
Remember the day
I set you free
I told you you could always count on me
from that day on
I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me
Someway some how
CAUSE BABY THERE...
AINT NO MOUNT----

Okay I'll stop... but anyway.. yeahh that's me... I'm ALWAYS here. lol. So I guess I'll leave y'all to go do whatever it is that you do.... instead of talking to me... Sayonara Queenstas--(Megan gets it)

Love Always,
Taylor Daley

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Megan Enright
January 9, 2008 at 00:05

Hey Queen Buddies,
I'm really sorry that it's been so long. I suppose I haven't been the greatest Queen buddy lately. But I've been really busy with school and homework and dance class. I just don't have a lot ofspare time. I hope you guys aren't too angry at me or anything. I love ya both and miss you loads. Hopefully I can set aside some extra time soon to catch up with you guys!

Peace QUEENSTAS (Taylor gets it)
Megan

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Wando
January 8, 2008 at 02:37

Hmmm... some people may want to start commenting again because I miss when we all used to comment on here! :(
SOMETIMES I GET TO FEELING
I WAS BACK IN THE OLD DAYS, LONG AGO
WHEN WE WERE KIDS WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
THINGS SEEMED SO PERFECT YOU KNOW
THE DAYS WERE ENDLESS
WE WERE CRAZY WE WERE YOUNG
THE SUN WAS ALWAYS SHINING
WE JUST LIVED FOR FUN
SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE LATELY
I JUST DON'T KNOW
THE REST OF MY LIFE'S BEEN---
JUST A SHOW :D
lol... yeah.. taht's a little EXTREAM to be saying. lol. But yeah.. I DO miss when we used to all 3 always talk. IT WAS JUST LIKE SENIOR YEAR EXCEPT FUNNER! ---LEGALLY BLONDE haha

Yeah well... anyway.. SOMEONE COMMENT ME BACK!! Or else I will be really really really sad :*( Sayonara Lovies!!

Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 14

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Wando
December 20, 2007 at 01:56

HEY GUYS!!
I like just now realized more people were commenting on here! This is cool! Dave is a Blue Meanie and Stevie Megan and myself are amazing! Well I hope all is well with everyone... Stevie... don't greet people.. THAT'S MY JOB!! lol. JK. I love you... in a Queen way! lol. Well anyway... someone comment be back!! Sayonara!!
Love Always,
Taylor Daley age 14
Stevie: You didn't say thank you to the site owner guy! Meanie...

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Stevie Harris
December 17, 2007 at 22:23

Hey Johnny thanx for the comment. Yes Dave is very rude. Its nice to see that you are a good Queen fan. I also think that Johnny Depp would make a great Freddie. He looks like him and Im sure that he could act like him. I just hope that they decide to keep Johnny in the project. Thanks again for the comment. Email me sometime, stevie_reno@hotmail.com. Cya later. CHEERS.

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johnnyslvr
December 5, 2007 at 23:49

hey wando, stevie and, unfortunetley ...Dave!
i stumbled accross this blog on accident cuz i luv Johnny depp and i wanted to know if he was playing freddie.
I am as much as a Johnny Depp fan as wando is a freddie fan. I love queen as well! Its the best band, along with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers...and i absoltley love bohemian rhapsody!!! just wanted to tell dave that he is rude...and johnny is the best actor he will ever see. Johnny has unlimited talent...musician, artist, actor, singer.....yes, he sings(watch musical sweeney todd coming on dec 25th!!!!!),so shut up unless u have something nice to say! It is your own fault your opinion isnt valued!

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Nate
December 5, 2007 at 01:41

Hey there!

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Wando
November 26, 2007 at 11:20

I totally wasn't near a computer yesterday so I couldn't comment.... I LOVE YOU FREDDIE MERCURY is all I have to say.

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Wando
November 10, 2007 at 19:51

AHHHH!!! You guys!! HOLA!!! I guess you two have been talking behind me back I see! Well I guess Stevie and I are actually cheating on Megan because we talked on the phone!!
O YEA!!! Megan!! What is the deal on your sister?? STEVIE.. did she call you??? Well if you got a phone call from Megan... it wasn't Megan.. it was her sister whom is now on my LIST!!! lol. You know what?? I'm signed on EVERY NIGHT. So Megan and Stevie have to just sign on at the same time!! AND THENNN we can all 3 way on the phone and talk about everything!! YAY!! It will be fun! So all you guys have to do is be on at the same time. Today is November 10th and you guys have to comment back to me so we can hit it off!! BOOM!! So yea.. CALL ME!!!! You two should know my #.... and I'm not about to post it all over the internet.. no matter how much I LOVE Queen!! Well my 'comment' just might be a little too long so I guess I'll wrap it up by saying I will TALK to you two later!! HAHA that never gets old!! Ok... Sayonara Lovies!!!
Love Always,
Taylor Daley Age 14!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
^haha that felt cool to write.. since I've been on here I've been 13!! HAHA!! Can you believe that I first commented on here on January 17 2007?? It's almost been a year!!! YAY!!! Ok for real... SAYONARA!!
Oh one more thing....
I feel bad that I've never said this to the guy who started this website. THANK YOU. You have brought together a close knit group of 3 people. We will always be close friends and now my Queen education is even better than ever!! So thank you... JOSHUA TYLER... for creating such a nice website and such creating THE QUEEN BUDDIES. COME ON GUYS.. DON'T BE RUDE SAY THANK YOU.....

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