EastEnders co-stars to soon play onscreen lovers in the new Queen biopic?
Actor Ben Hardy, known for his role as Peter Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, will be joining the cast of Bohemian Rhapsody as Roger Taylor—the drummer of Queen.
Alongside him the band will consist of Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, singer and frontman; Gwilym Lee as Brian May, guitarist; Joe Mazzello as John Deacon, bassist.
Lucy Boynton is expected to play Mary Austin, Freddie's long term partner.
Rumors have been swirling around concerning who is expected to play Roger's girlfriend, Dominque Beyrand (left). Currently in the running as the top contender is Nour Malek (right), Rami's twin sister.
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Malek is best known for her role in Brooklyn nine-nine as Detective Rosa Diaz which she has been playing since 2013. As you all know, Malek has made a name for herself here in London as well having played Lauren Branning on EastEnders as Bens onscreen girlfriend. It seems that the pair will now move onto the movie screen to act as a couple once more. Will their love extend beyond the cameras or is it all just for fun?
