Rami Malek Hesitated to Star in Ira Sachs’ Gay Drama ‘The Man I Love’ After Playing Freddie Mercury: ‘I Had to Address the Fear’

At Cannes, Oscar winner Rami Malek explained why he hesitated to star in Ira Sachs' gay drama 'The Man I Love' after portraying Freddie Mercury.

Rami Malek Nearly Passed on AIDS-Era 'The Man I Love'

Malek almost passed on Ira Sachs' AIDS-era Cannes drama 'The Man I Love,' fearing comparisons to his Oscar-winning turn as Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'

Rami Malek Tears Up as His AIDS Drama Receives 9-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes Premiere

Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or competitor ‘The Man I Love’ stars Malek, Tom Sturridge and Luther Ford

Rami Malek was afraid to play gay character in new movie after Freddie Mercury role: 'I can't do this'

After his Oscar-winning portrayal of the queer icon in the 2018 biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," the actor hesitated to accept the lead in Ira Sachs' musical drama "The Man I Love."

‘The Man I Love’ Review: Rami Malek Is Blazingly Alive In Ira Sachs’ Inspiring Movie Set Against AIDS Era And Downtown NYC’s Vibrant Artists Playground Of Late ’80s ...

A review of 'The Man I Love' , the latest from Ira Sachs premiering at Cannes Film Festival and set near the beginning of AIDs Crisis among NYC artists