Queen: is a sequel to the film "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the way?

Word from Hollywood circles in the United States suggests that 20th Century Studios may be considering a sequel to Bohemian Rhapsody, the 2018 biopic that told the story of the rise of Queen and Freddie Mercury, becoming a global phenomenon with over $910 million at the box office and four Oscars, including Best Actor for Rami Malek.

For now, though, this remains firmly in the realm of speculation. The studio has neither confirmed nor denied that any project is at an advanced stage, and no official word has come from sources directly involved in the production. According to rumours, Malek could reprise the role of Mercury in a film focused on the final years of his life, from his Aids diagnosis in 1988 to his death in November 1991, just days after he made his illness public. The story, rumour has it, would strike a darker, more dramatic tone than the first film.

Among the more intriguing rumours is the one linking David Fincher to the director's chair, the filmmaker behind titles such as “Seven“, “Fight Club”, “Zodiac“, “The Social Network” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button“. A fascinating prospect, but one with no concrete confirmation so far.

As far as official statements go, the only concrete detail comes from Brian May. The Queen guitarist has repeatedly confirmed that the idea of a sequel has been discussed internally, noting that a potential new film could explore the band's story after 1985, the point at which "Bohemian Rhapsody" ended with its recreation of the famous Live Aid concert. However, May has always stressed one key condition: without a truly worthy script, the project won't move forward. To date, no completed scripts or productions have been confirmed.

Further confirmation of the buzz surrounding the idea of a sequel dates back to 2019, when Rudi Dolezal, director of several classic Queen music videos such as "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" and "The Show Must Go On", stated that the band and their management were indeed considering a film that would pick up right from Live Aid.

The success of "Bohemian Rhapsody" has had a clear impact on the industry, fueling a new wave of music biopics. In the coming months, "Michael" will hit theaters, dedicated to Michael Jackson and starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, following "A Complete Unknown" on Bob Dylan and "Deliver Me from Nowhere" on Bruce Springsteen. Meanwhile, Cameron Crowe is working on a project about Joni Mitchell, which will see Meryl Streep playing the singer-songwriter.

Against this backdrop, then, the possibility of returning to Queen's narrative universe seems plausible.

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