Bohemian Rhapsody was made for the fans and they have embraced it in the face of disappointing sniping from the critics. It has taken a staggering $845million worldwide to date and the home entertainment packages are set to boost that past $1billion. All the attention has been focussed on Rami Malek’s incredible performance as Freddie Mercury and he looks almost certain to take home the Best Actor statue. Queen legends Roger Taylor and Brian May will take to the stage on the night, but Malek will not perform alongside them as Freddie. That honour will go to Adam Lambert.
The American pop star appears briefly in Bohemian Rhapsody as the truckstop passer-by who flirts with Freddie, but he has been the front man for Queen since 2011 on numerous tours and performances.
In a new post this week he revealed his battle with personal demons and how much his work with Queen and the fans has helped him.
He said: “I’m coming out of a dark period of self-guessing my own artistry and having my mental health suffer because of it. I started asking myself, ‘Is all this hustle really worth it?’
“I put all my focus on work and started to feel detached in my personal life. My self-worth was suffering. I was lonely and becoming depressed…”
“With a bit of professional help and the support of colleagues, friends and family, I pulled myself out of the darkness…
“I have been touring with Queen which recharges me with tons of positive energy. The fans we perform for are so full of love, and Brian May and Roger Taylor are a joy to play music with and always remind me of my value.
“Together we have collaborated creatively on our tours and this helped name reaffirm in my artistry. Working with Queen helped me keep my head above water and I am so grateful to the spirit of Freddie Mercury, who has always inspired me to push ahead creatively.”