BeforeBohemian Rhapsodywas a film directed by Bryan Singer and starringMr.

But no less than three years later, Cohen had left the project.

Cohen told another story to Howard Stern during a radio interview last year.

Bohemian Rhapsody†Rami Malek

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The focus would then purportedly shift to the remaining members efforts to carry on as a band.

Production is starting, and a release date is set for Christmas 2018.

But do Cohens complaints about the film remain?

Lets make an accessible movie that celebrates the music, he says.

Im not shying away from the specifics of Freddie Mercurys dilemma and health dilemma, he says.

I would be remiss not to.