Academy Conversations: Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody discussion with actors Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Joseph Mazzello and Allen Leech, and producer Graham King on November 3, 2018 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Moderated by Dave Karger.

[@m.nicole7996]

"And the Oscar goes to.. Rami Malek for Bohemian Rhapsody." He deserves the Academy Award for Best Actor!!

[@jimmorrison3927]

I agree...he does....

[@mca4999]

Period.

[@elianemorel3525]

I disagree. He's a lovely actor and obviously a really nice person, but he completely misses Freddie's accent, cheekiness, self-confidence and humour. And, more sadly, Freddie's charisma and 'strut'.

[@dianiDIANIS]

@@elianemorel3525 hahaha WTF??

[@hannajuli206]

i really agree i mean like bohemian raphsody is the best film in the world and this is FREEDIE MERCURY the legend of the time. and i absolutely really agree that rami deserve get oscar in 2018

[@echosei]

RAMI CREDITING EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH NAMES INCLUDED, WHAT A GRACIOUS ACTOR.

[@treintaydiez]

He's a class act. Always been

[@firewheels90]

Seriously. Class act.

[@msNuria22]

He is so humble, He will get that Oscar 😇

[@chriscizzle]

Guys, can we please acknowledge the fact that Rami always kept mentioning the full names of the people he was talking about. Giving credit where credit is due in a very natural and not forced way like "oh I have to mention these people or I'll look bad", ya know? What a guy.

[@heatherc9366]

I can't find the article or site I saw it on, but I know I read that Rami had a particular nickname on the set of Mr Robot because he fastidiously learns the names of all the crew and everyone so as to be on first name basis with them. He truly is a class act.

[@chriscizzle]

Mike Campbell HE TRULY IS A CLASS ACT. Man.

[@mercedeslb237]

Tout à fait!!!

[@clangtheo9208]

I completely agree. He is class all the way and his acting is phenomenal.

[@lamome07]

Very good point Chriscilla! I met him recently, he's extremely polite & eloquent

[@ginita105]

Rami needs that Best Actor Oscar for his stellar portrayal of Freddie. And to see how much care he put behind it, just wow. He is an amazing actor, he more than deserves the acknowledgment.

[@Denis-89]

He will be nominated, for certain. But I think its pretty locked that Bradley Cooper will win

[@ginita105]

jajceboy I dont think it's locked. And I believe what Rami did was much, much harder to do than what Cooper did. Bradley did great, but Rami's performance was something else. If Cooper wins with Rami in the category, I do not think that's fair. One role is not like the other.

[@ginita105]

Sid Vicious I might when I watch the movie, but from the trailer no way. Besides, playing Freddie is something much harder to pull off than the run of the mill role, I think people are forgetting that.

[@ginita105]

And honestly, if you think you can judge a performance by a trailer Sid, you should not be commenting on Oscar related things at all.

[@Denis-89]

@@ginita105 of course one role isn't the same as another, that's the point. Bradley worked just as hard to create a character. Fictional characters are harder to pull off than real life characters because you have nothing to work with, everything is from scratch. You must work harder to convince people. I do think it is a lock for Bradley. He was amazing

[@Fawlker]

This movie not only deserves that "best actor" nomination, but also for "best costume". I mean, Jesus, the clothes were on spot!

[@brianekay4149]

Also, best sound edit

[@gsche]

I believe a lot of the clothes were actually borrowed from Brian May himself, so some of them were actually the originals!

[@zhanna6547]

Best cast!

[@emabrokesova3897]

"I dress to kill but tastefully." Freddie Mercury.

[@soldansbarn]

hahaha so goddamn true! cannot get over deacons shirt on the live aid.. like wtf?! 😂😳

[@Lubbylove89]

I have not been pushing for an actor to get an Oscar so much since Leo in The Revenant. If Rami doesn't win I may never watch the Oscar's again.

[@aurelisilva7962]

I agree!

[@Lali-s3s]

Say it loud, and say it proud.

[@carolynbrown3379]

Lubbylove89 Yeeeessss! Leo should have won an Oscar long before he finally got one! Hopefully, the Academy won't repeat that mistake with Rami!

[@tedstranix7703]

Gut feeling tells me the Academy learned it's lesson over the Leo travesty --- they won't screw up with Rami

[@razvanyke]

Word

[@jt.5431]

Best Actor Nomination: Rami Malek

[@roberthmartinezharo2951]

I wish that will happen

[@jimmorrison3927]

@@roberthmartinezharo2951 Me too...he absolutely deserves it...but there have been many times, guys deserve it and don't get it....val kilmer in tombstone...him not getting nominated for his legendary role of doc holiday is a sin....so I hope rami gets it..and wins...

[@nenabunena]

What about al Pacino is the godfather 2?

[@julielucia3930]

Too many others this year- golden globes noms are out in 2 weeks- that’s usually a preclude to the oscars- so far it’s been a Star is born and greenbook

[@asinicw9906]

best actor: Rami Malek

[@lorrainezea7988]

Love that Rami Malek is finally getting the recognition that he deserves! First saw him in the movie 'Night at the Museum' There's something about his aura that you can't really figure but still love him anyway. He's beautiful in every sense of the word. His portrayal of Freddie is just brilliant!

[@TyroneBeiron]

Lorraine Zea Yes, and in Spielberg’s HBO ‘The Pacific’ series.

[@demps025]

I agree ❤️

[@daiujin]

Same, saw him play that beautiful Egyptian prince all those years ago :)

[@35diamondgirl]

@@TyroneBeiron Yes, and by the way, Joe Mazzello is brilliant in "The Pacific" and is not in any way overshadowed by Rami. That series won an Emmy, and there's a clip on YT showing the entire cast up on stage for the acceptance. Neither of these guys are strangers to award season, and more than anything, I'm rooting for this cast to win the SAG Award for Best Ensemble.

[@Mairuzu]

The first time i saw him was the trailer of BohRhap and i was actually curious about Rami more because of how amazing acting he was in the movie so i researched more of his movies, last week i watched the Trilogy of Night in the Museum and then currently, i'm in Season 2 of Mr. Robot, he's just a wonderful and a talented actor. Gotta love Rami Malek ❤

[@KateGekk]

The way he talks. The words he is using to describe his feelings. I don't really know what - but he is so interesting.

[@takanesuzuki5634]

The wording Rami uses in the interview is so intelligent and elegant. Quite interesting talented actor.

[@brianekay4149]

He speaks so genuinely

[@stvltiloqvent]

He is highly intelligent with the way he speaks. It's all so charismatic

[@ainurs7732]

I thought maybe that could be influenced by Freddie. Freddie was a very intelligent, genuine and elegant storyteller. And as Rami listened and watched all interviews of Freddie, it’s normal that he adopted some of Freddie’s manners. Adding to Rami’s natural charisma, we’ve got a terrific quintessence of a human characteristics in one person.

[@tedstranix7703]

I listen to Rami talk and then listen to Orange Scumbag Trump talk --- it's like polar opposites --- one is smart and one is retarded LOL

[@Fullmetal1890P]

THIS is how all actors should be: humble, gracious, and above all, cooperative. All artistic works are a collaboration and the idea that one actor is more important than another because they're more famous is bullshit that Hollywood invented early on that seriously needs to die because it is not at all like that in the real acting world. Rami shows how real actors behave and work together with others in order to tell a single story together to move the world. Someone get this man an Oscar.

[@phoenyxpetersen4551]

If I ever saw an Oscar worthy performance, this is it! Have seen the movie three times by now, and been in awe each and every time. What an incredible talent this man is!

[@melaniegodwin8791]

I've got u beat Phoenyx. I've seen it 10 times 😀

[@phoenyxpetersen4551]

Melanie Godwin well done, champion! 😊💫✨

[@melaniegodwin8791]

I am sitting in the theater right now waiting for it to start. This will be my 20th time!!! Yes I know I'm slightly obsessed. I think this will be my last time!

[@phoenyxpetersen4551]

Melanie Godwin I'm in the Brazilian rainforest for two months. Limited wifi and no movie theaters - so no way I can catch up! 😁 But crossing my fingers for the Academy Awards!

[@melaniegodwin8791]

@@phoenyxpetersen4551 that sounds exciting. Even if he dosent win, we all know he gave the best performance of the year. Stay safe over there.

[@arladicey]

Rami Malek did a fantastic job in this role. Oscar-worthy performance, and I'm hoping he does get a nomination. He really channelled Freddie perfectly... or perhaps, Freddie came out of the cosmos and inhabited Rami Malek. And I think a little bit of Freddie stayed with Rami, too, as he has with all of his fans.

[@kathleenlucas8716]

Omg I agree

[@kathleenlucas8716]

I agree!

[@daryaponomareva537]

0:01 The way Lucy and Rami looked at each other... Oh God, my heart is melting 💕❤️

[@mphokuhle9748]

ikr

[@CamilaOv94]

GIVE RAMI THE DAMN OSCAR HE DESERVES!!!

[@Adrito7]

Rami, prepare your Oscar acceptance speech!!!

[@michellehawco1869]

And the Oscar goes to......!!! Happy moment :)

[@tedstranix7703]

I just hope he remembers to thank John Deacon this time LOL

[@xudongtang2763]

@@rajv9732 lol.....he won today....

[@gursahibsingh2045]

Sid Vicious 😂😂

[@DK_75]

@@rajv9732 Lol he won

[@darkpitch1]

He deserves the nomination for Best Actor

[@ivanavieira4856]

The more I watch real Freddie/Queen videos/pics, the more I see the physical diferences between him and Rami. That's why I'm enchanted: Rami is thinner, shorter, blue eyed, but he got the essence of Freddy . But it gets better: humble, smart, gracious. Thank you, Rami, you are a gift for us and you are gifted!

[@Pennywise-hn5qw]

Green eyed..yes i agreed

[@SlyTheMovieGuy]

The movie is fantastic, Rami Malik did a Phenomenal job as Freddie Mercury!

[@nendensy]

Rami always mention names .. he really a humble actor ..

[@Ernie1978]

Rami, Lucy and Joe were amazing in the film. Rami was bloody brilliant and surely deserves all the recognition he gets.

[@Feisty123]

And brian play played well for a guest role

[@eileenpizarro1558]

Rami is such a mega talent and so collaborative and humble. He is amazing in Bohemin Rhapsody. The movie is great but he makes it brilliant.

[@clangtheo9208]

He put so much love and care into this role and it comes out in his amazing performance. It was much more that a role to him; it was a mission. He deserves that statue! He is such a class act the way he honors the work everyone did on the film and is constantly talking about the people behind the brilliant Mr. Robot.

[@raymundomunoz4078]

Rami...u fucking did it!!!

[@MsLm97]

Everything about this movie is a blessing, I really do hope the Academy recognize all these skilled talanted people's work this year, the performances alone are Oscar worthy

[@Sol-dw1ew]

Rami is coming for that Oscar ❤

[@roberthmartinezharo2951]

I don think he go the win but he deserves a nomination.

[@whiskeyrivers]

He better be. The movie not sitting well with the critic's. But I am praying to everything holy the he wins HIS Oscar!!!!

[@moarroz]

@@whiskeyrivers hey history shows it's better if it doesn't sit well etc...good thing it didn't become a box office smash because i remember McAvoy got snubbed for oscar nom

[@reneelouiseazzopardi2073]

I agree. And, vice-a-versa...that Oscar is coming to Rami :)

[@annikab3655]

He came, he saw, he conquered!

[@mfmz6329]

Rami Malek is great, one of the best actors i have seen this year 🌟

[@mr.berimbolo827]

Wow. Lucy has a very soothing voice.

[@taskdon769]

Funny that Rami has some of Freddie's quirkiness with him in this interview.

[@neonerfilms]

He always has

[@treintaydiez]

I think that's what they saw in him, that and his vulnerability

[@moarroz]

I've been seeing him full freddie in most interviews but this one i saw Mr.Robot...He was analyzing and his eyes would get big lmao...Which would make sense...don't look still too much freddie after the fact, because it will hide how much he acted for the role..which i think is important to show the oscars

[@Feisty123]

@@moarroz no it would show how involved he got with the role, a great method actor

[@moarroz]

@@Feisty123 i think that's what i was trying to say....right? Idk it's early here lol

[@loodiamexican]

He made me cry! I’ll be watching that movie, again!

[@MsFunnybones67]

Rami Malek you made me smile laugh & cry outstanding as Freddie Mercury ..👏🏻👏🏻 you deserve the Oscar 100%

[@amanidiotdo]

Rami & Lucy staring contest the first few seconds... My heart is too weak

[@yonandajoseph]

Give this man an oscar!

[@kittycat4478]

Rami makes the world a better place just by living in it. We don't deserve him.

[@grinevkirill2369]

Rami Malek Oscar nomination please !!!!!!!!!

[@gasparaangeles7411]

rami is one of the best well-spoken or eloquently articulate celeb. and what a gracious, humble, and honest soul.

[@ArmandoGarcia-ci7el]

Nominations: Best Actor, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design and Best Film Editing. Wins: Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing

[@dia5336]

Armando Garcia and winning best actor??????? Why not who deserve it more??

[@ana99999]

Best actor! Best film!

[@richfictionfighter]

Christian Bale for Vice@@dia5336

[@CallistaZM]

I'm gonna say a nod for cinematography as well, the entire opening sequence alone was perfection.

[@arvindiyer6012]

I'd say wins for best costume and cinematography and acting too.

[@ceciliaharam8779]

Fantastic Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury in the movie Bohemian Rhapsody .Bravo to all actors in this movie .Bravo to all behind and back the camera.Rami Malek he deserves to be nominated in Oscar and win.

[@Cheese-pg5bw]

Rami and lucy are realtionship goals

[@carleenwho]

Brilliant, Rami darling! 💁

[@susanorchard1994]

Rami Malek pretty said it, at 14:25 or so he said he had the weight of the Queen fanbase on his shoulders. He didn't crumble under that weight, he brought Freddie back to us for a few hours.

[@nastiavolynska]

Perfectly said 👏❤️

[@terirozalie4143]

Rami is such a pure and beautiful human being I love him so much

[@FloInTheCity]

I could hear Rami talk all day long. His voice is just so soothing ❤️

[@hiedirenee1085]

THE WAY RAMI AND LUCY LOOK AT EACH OTHER IN THE BEGINNING.....

[@Najmi107]

educated actors have a different level of sense of humour. Rami is worth watching actor and listening to him is worthy as well.

[@ReneAlex]

Whoever edited this clips, Thank you for not put an intro, a crowd shot, the host introducing the panel... etc, it's youtube and you are doing it right. kudos!

[@ClauCuartas]

I think Rami Malek deserves the Oscar as he embodies all the essence of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody film. His performance is outstanding and so convincing, I felt during the whole film I was watching and listening to the real Freddie Mercury. it happened the same with the other actors bringing Queen alive. I would like to also highlight the elegant and moving way in which the film is told and of course the sound and the costumes are fantastic.

[@catmadridjayweeknd7265]

yes Rami Malek is 37 but he kind of looks like 21 years old

[@davidcorrenberg2782]

Because he is skinny and has full hair that is why he looks young. Just like eddie redmayne

[@snazzynerd5281]

can anyone be anymore literally and figuratively soft spoken than rami

[@monikavilutyte3292]

The way Rami looked at the girl at the beginning oh maaa goodness...

[@Gardenlodge4691]

Monika Vilutyte I believe they are dating. She’s s very very lucky girl!!

[@giovannibarranca2595]

Rami Malek, What a beautiful Man.

[@felixnolasco2683]

I pray to the rock gods that Freddie would get nominated! Screw the critics!

[@evanharney9523]

Please give Rami Malek the Oscar for best actor!!!

[@TCReyes]

If he wins, he’d be the first non-white Best Actor winner since Forest Whitaker in 2006

[@itsmelindseyg]

I hope he is

[@Alexandra_Indina]

I'd say, it's not about being white or black, but more about being american or non-american by heritage. Bc it's really important that oscar winning actors recent years were from Britain, France, Austria and many-many other places all over the worlds. And Rami's family is from Egypt. This is very important point in modern America (under Trump and his policy).

[@ahmedsharkawy6492]

non white !! his eyes are green for fuck sake he is more white than tom Holland and iron man lol stupid people

[@np4231]

ahmed sharkawy He’s an Egyptian....

[@ahmedsharkawy6492]

@@np4231 and tom holland is British so what

[@InnitSophie]

just popping in to let you know that Rami Malek is a 37 year old who looks 25, have a shooketh day

[@LucyDzGz]

I have to say I have always been against anything that tried to version in any shape or form Queen and Freddie, for me they are untouchable and Freddie is the biggest thing in music. But what this movie and Rami has done is so beautiful I have no words. They deserve all success!

[@brookejackson2900]

This film could be nominated for an Oscar. Hope so. Nice interview! ❤

[@biancaskids8563]

Hands down Rami should get best actor Oscar.

[@kenkensb1912]

i read that he did get a rare standing ovation from this conversation event coming from Academy voters..job well done Rami

[@MicahEspino1409]

Academy Award for Best Actor for Rami Malek!

[@cherylbaydo8078]

Remi gave credit to the cast just like Freddie would do. My favourite movie of all time, I've seen it three times and will see it more before it leaves the theatre.

[@emeronis]

Haven't watched the Oscars in YEARS. If this movie/Rami don't get nominated for anything, I probably won't ever watch the Oscars again.

[@AlenaDavidov]

Rami Malek deserves an Oscar!!! What a remarkable performance! Loved the movie! The whole cast was amazing! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NYCDiva63]

I love how Rami gives everyone a shout out. Just so humble.

[@g2agrawal]

One of the best movies I ever watched. Rami and the collaborative effort of everyone who put it together deserve a big applause and all the recognition for sure

[@IntoTheStarlight]

yes rami was absolutely fabulous, but what about the other guys?? they were so good! to me Gwilym Lee should win Best supporting actor, he did not just portray, he WAS Brian May, if you close your eyes you can barely distinguish their voices! perfect

[@Jamaica322]

From Twilight Saga and now into this ... Love you Rami ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@michaelasuorsa]

Rami is so gracious and respectful, I love how he thanked so many people that were involved and helped it all come together

[@Andrea-hr2hh]

He's got to win the Oscar. For sure ♡

[@atenamauriello307]

Love Rami's funny finger fidgeting seen in the lower left corner during Lucy's answer 8:55 - 9:10 :D

[@GingerLady92]

I can’t stop watching interviews with Rami, he is such a good and humble person! Such a sweetheart!

[@User-hv9jj]

Rami is so weirdly handsome

[@Therapistmind]

I'm a fan of Mr Robot and loved Rami since then Bohemian Rhapsody finally brought his incredible talent to everyone deserves the oscar!!!!!!

[@CarnivalOfTheDamned9]

Joe Mazzello is so funny. Love that guy.

[@TheKittyGirl]

I'm very happy the academy is giving this film the recognition it deserves

[@headlessqueen1533]

Rami should, no, MUST be nominated, I mean, C'MON!! HE IS AMAZING AS FREDDIE MERCURY, RAMI AND HIS MAGICAL PERFORMANCE!!

[@jorg1206]

I agree about this in every sense: Leo and now RAMI!!!!! All hail to the QUEEN

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

He should win this Oscar. I saw the movie 12 times and I couldn't stop singing along. I even went in costume to see this movie.

[@maplesyrupppp]

Still trying to digest the fact that this good looking guy is already 37 years old 😭 when he actually looks like a frigging 21!!

[@keipattoncake]

RAMI MALEK AND THE MOVIE DESERVE OSCARS

[@vant722]

*RAMI MALEK TOTALLY DESERVE THE OSCAR*

[@kristinpilbeam-hunter8952]

Rami you are an awesome actor... you portrayed him so well! Thank you!

[@nyx405]

when Rami said 'divine' I thought of Freddie💀

[@EastCoastGee]

You more than deserved awards for your role in Bohemian Rhapsody. As a huge Queen & Freddie Mercury fan from back in his time, you captured the true essence of Freddie and I know he is looking down smiling, saying... "I told you I was gonna be a Legend! And look at this... I made Rami one too!" lol Seriously totally agree with no one could have been better picked for his character. Excellent job and Congratulations ! I've seen the movie at least 9x and will watch it again and again throughout the yrs to come just because I love the story of the man, the music, the struggles and the band.... not the fact he was gay and unfortunate was one of the 1st Rock & Roll Icons to die from the disease. 80's were scary for everyone!

[@emabrokesova3897]

(In begginen)Omg rami and lucy are connecting with theyre eyes. Love them.

[@KIgarashi10969]

Rami coming for that Oscar! 🎉👑

[@MarcelaOrtizS]

What a wonderful man Is Rami!....I love his tenderness and the way he recognizes the collective work all the time!

[@Who-qn5fl]

movie may have missed a lot more about Freddie's life but the actors & performances were perfect, especially Rami! he had the Freddie's spirit in himself. he has so much talent & potential!

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Remi what you have in common with Freddie as well is charisma in spades, the IT factor for days, special unique one of a kind talent. You are an incredible actor, mr robot one of my fave series of all time. 🇨🇦

[@laraadam1650]

There is no doubt Rami deserves the Oscars but I also really wish the whole movie wins. Everyone of the cast did a brilliant job and worked hard to celebrate (as Rami said) the life of an outstanding band and man. And Rami you are just a class act

[@CarloB772]

Muy favotite bio Movie....Love u Queen, Freddy, you will always be un my heart!!!!!!😘

[@jennt7573]

Omg Rami’s voice is so lovely

[@mca4999]

Rami did an amazing job.

[@lidsekula8968]

Im going to watch every award show just to see them all

[@samcruzznick]

The lady has a beautiful voice

[@ambergr46]

Give Rami the Oscar! He was fantastic!

[@MadisonPanno13]

It takes a great person within this industry to credit colleagues so gracefully and with last names. So much love for him, and really hope to see him taking Best Actor this year.

[@ioannagiannia1742]

Ok...let's see, Oscars 2019: Rami got the Best actor nomination! And Bohrap is also nominated for the Best picture and three other nominations. Well, I'm not surprised. I just knew it from the first time I saw the movie. I've seen this movie four times so far! And since it's still in the cinemas, here in Italy, I will surely go to see it again. Nothing and noone can stop me!

[@catmadridjayweeknd7265]

Rami is so funny smart kind excellent and I like his eyes they are beautiful and he is beautiful like the Sun and the Moon and like an angel

[@daliallanas8774]

😍😍😍i really loved "Bohemian Rapsody", it's the best movie ever💓💓💓💓, and Rami Malek is so good-looking😍😍😍😘😘😘.

[@nath6152]

We all know Rami already won the Oscar. So proud! He deserves it!

[@klingkling1266]

Freddie Mercury would be very happy if Rami Malik will win the OSCARS , their bond with all the cast of theBohemian Rhapsody is Topnotch !

[@ana99999]

Rami get ready for Oscar!!!