Days after Fox suspended Bryan Singer for not showing up to the Bohemian Rhapsody set, they have decided to make that suspension permanent.
The director explained why he has not been on set to The Hollywood Reporter. He said, “Bohemian Rhapsody is a passion project of mine. With fewer than three weeks to shoot remaining, I asked Fox for some time off so I could return to the U.S. to deal with pressing health matters concerning one of my parents. This was a very taxing experience, which ultimately took a serious toll on my own health. Unfortunately, the studio was unwilling to accommodate me and terminated my services. This was not my decision and it was beyond my control.”
When it comes to the rumors that Rami Malek, who plays Freddie Mercury, and him had several confrontations on the set and that helped with Fox’s decision, Singer responded with, “Rumors that my unexpected departure from the film was sparked by a dispute I had with Rami Malek are not true…While, at times, we did have creative differences on set, Rami and I successfully put those differences behind us and continued to work on the film together until just prior to Thanksgiving.”
It also seems that Fox wants nothing more to do with him anymore. The Hollywood Reporter also says that back in October, they did not renew their first look contract with him. Not only that, they also asked him to vacate the production offices he has on their lot when he was done with this movie. Since he is no longer working on the film, they are forced to move out immediately.
This not the first time he has reportedly had problems on the set of a Fox film, but it will be the last.
Finally, no word how or if they will finish Bohemian Rhapsody that is close to being finished.
