There was also controversy surrounding the portrayal of Freddie Mercury’s sexuality ahead of its release, with advocates claiming it didn’t focus on his romantic relationships with men.
Still, the myriad controversies and mediocre critical reception didn’t stop the movie from making a ton at the box office.
Bohemian Rhapsody has had an interesting journey to theaters.
Bryan Singer dropped out of the project before it was completed, although he’s still credited as the director.