The biopic was also hit with claims that it was “straightwashing” Freddie Mercury’s sexuality, as it only briefly shows his relationships with men and focuses heavily on his time with girlfriend Mary Austin.
Rami Malek responded to the controversy by agreeing that he wished the film had delved deeper into Mercury’s personal life.
The movie wasn’t originally a surefire success, as director Bryan Singer left the project in the middle of production and it was met with mixed reviews by critics.