Former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe had been linked to the lead role in a Freddie Mercury biopic, but the reports have been denied.
The Daily Star claimed that he was top of producers’ hitlist once Sacha Baron Cohen revealed that he was departing the project.
“Daniel has been told the part is his if he wants it,” the tabloid’s source had said.
“Despite his youth, Daniel impressed movie bosses with his portrayal of gay poet Allen Ginsburg in this year’s movie Kill Your Darlings.
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter (Film still)
“Plus, he’s closer in height to Freddie than Sacha, who’s much taller. Daniel can really sing, too.”
However, Gossip Cop claim to have heard from a separate source that there is no truth to the story. A representative for the actor has said nobody related to the project has contacted him about the part.
