- MoviesHuffPost UK
James Bond Star Rami Malek Reveals Reservations About Playing A Terrorist In New Film
Rami Malek has admitted he was initially reluctant to accept a role in the upcoming James Bond film, in which he plays a dangerous terrorist
- MoviesThe Independent
Bond 25: Rami Malek refused to play Arabic-speaking terrorist in new 007 film
Rami Malek has revealed that he insisted upon just one thing prior to accepting his role as the villain in Bond 25: that his character wouldn’t be an Arabic-speaking terrorist, or a villain who uses religion as justification for his crimes.“It’s a great character and I’m very excited,” Malek told The Mirror. “But that was one thing that I discussed with [director] Cary Fukunaga. I said, ‘We cannot identify him with any act of terrorism reflecting an ideology or a religion. That’s not something I would entertain, so if that is why I am your choice then you can count me out’. But that was clearly not his vision. So he’s a very different kind of terrorist.”The Bohemian Rhapsody Oscar winner said that his own ethnic background, and his awareness of the importance of positive representation, drove him to the decision.Speaking of his Egyptian heritage as “the fabric of who I am”, Malek added: “I am Egyptian. I grew up listening to Egyptian music. I loved Omar Sharif. These are my people. I feel so gorgeously tied to the culture and the human beings that exist there.”As for Bond 25, Malek teased that it is “another extremely clever script from the people who have figured out exactly what people want in those movies. But I feel a substantial weight on my shoulders. I mean, Bond is something that we all grow up with.”
- MoviesBen Arnold
Rami Malek responds to chaotic 'Bond 25' reports as director denies slacking off
Rami Malek has given the turbulent production of Bond 25 a strong vote of confidence, saying that 'they have it together'.
MoviesGregory Wakeman‘Rocketman’ nearly had a cameo from Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury
Rocketman director Dexter Fletcher has revealed that he considered a cameo from Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.
- MoviesGregory Wakeman
How Rami Malek hilariously convinced Dexter Fletcher to replace Bryan Singer as 'Bohemian Rhapsody’s' director
Dexter Fletcher reveals the hilarious way that Rami Malek convinced him to join Bohemian Rhapsody.
- MoviesGregory Wakeman
Is 'James Bond 25' already in trouble?
New rumors about James Bond 25 have alleged it is already in trouble, as there are question marks over its script and plot.
- MoviesTom Butler
Bond 25 remains untitled, Rami Malek confirmed as villain
Now, pay attention Bond, the first details of the twenty-fifth instalment in the 007 franchise have been announced.
- MoviesEvening Standard
James Bond fans 'screaming' as Rami Malek confirms his role as the villain in new film
James Bond fans were “screaming” after Rami Malek was finally confirmed as the villain in Bond 25. The Bohemian Rhapsody star, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury, will play the titular star’s nemesis in the 25th outing of the popular franchise. Speaking via video message at the live reveal in Jamaica, Malek teased fans about his upcoming role, vowing “not to give Bond an easy ride”.
- MoviesPeople
Robert Downey Jr. Praises Friend Rami Malek's 'Hardworking' Immigrant Parents in Moving Essay
Robert Downey Jr. Praises Rami Malek’s Immigrant Parents
- MoviesBen Arnold
Huge plot holes appear in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' after China removes all gay references
The Chinese release of Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody is coming under fire, after censors removed all references to homosexuality, AIDs and cross-dressing. Peng Yanzi, a Chinese LGBT activist who has seen both the western cut of the movie and the Chinese version told AP: “The cut scenes really affect the movie. Among the scenes missing is the one in which Rami Malek’s Freddie Mercury comes out to his long-time partner Mary Austin (Lucy Boynton).
- MoviesBen Arnold
'Bohemian Rhapsody' editor reacts to backlash over Oscar win
In some corners of the editing world, the fact that Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody won the Oscar for Best Editing raised a few eye-brows.
- MoviesTom Beasley
'Bohemian Rhapsody' sequel plans reportedly being 'heavily discussed'
The box office success of Bohemian Rhapsody could mean that the next chapter of Freddie Mercury's story hits the big screen.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Brian May slams 'vindictive' press for bad reviews of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Queen's Brian May has slated the 'vindictive sickness' of the press and movie critics for the negative publicity given to Oscar-winning biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Gay scenes from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to be removed for Chinese release
Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has been confirmed for release in China, but with around a minute of footage featuring homosexuality and drug use removed.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Rami Malek said to be in 'final negotiations' to play 'Bond 25' villain
Fresh from his Best Actor win at the Oscars, Rami Malek could be set to tick off another career milestone by landing a Bond movie. Malek was rumoured for the role last year, but was said to be struggling with scheduling, as the Bond shoot would clash with the final season of Mr Robot. Meanwhile, Variety is reporting that Ingrid Goes West actor Billy Magnussen is being eyed for a role as a new CIA agent, in the vein of Jeffrey Wright’s Felix Leiter.
- MoviesBen Arnold
'Bohemian Rhapsody's VFX team left being 'owed thousands' after company goes into liquidation
The team behind Bohemian Rhapsody's special effects are thousands of pounds out of pocket after the company that worked on the film went bankrupt.
- MoviesHanna Flint
Chinese broadcaster censored Rami Malek's Oscar speech
It's the second time Mango TV has been criticised for censoring LGBTQ comments.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Bryan Singer snubbed in ALL 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Oscar speeches
Bohemian Rhapsody was the biggest winner at the Oscars last night, scooping four gongs in all, including Best Actor for Rami Malek.
- MoviesBen Arnold
Best Actor Rami Malek receives medical treatment after falling off the Oscars stage
For Rami Malek, winning the Oscar for Best Actor will unfortunately always come hand-in-hand with the the time he fell off the stage at the Dolby Theater.
- MoviesYahoo Movies UK
Oscars 2019: The full list of winners
The 91st Annual Academy Awards took place on Sunday 24 February. Here's who won what.
- MoviesCosmo
Lady Gaga fixed Rami Malek's bowtie at the Oscars and it was adorable
Oscar nominated actors helping Oscar nominated actors.
