Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed that a sequel to the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody is in the works. During an Instagram Live chat with fans, May revealed that the band is 'looking at ideas' to develop a 'great script' for the follow-up.
May acknowledged the pressure of matching the original film's success, which grossed over $900 million worldwide and won four Academy Awards. 'It's going to be hard to follow that one as none of us could have predicted how massive that was going to be,' he said, noting it outperformed classics like Gone With The Wind.
The guitarist stressed the importance of a strong script, stating, 'It would have to be a great script. It's going to take a while to figure that out.' This marks the first official confirmation from a band member, following earlier rumours in 2019 that a sequel was being discussed.
Music video director Rudi Dolezal, who worked with Queen on several videos, previously suggested the sequel would begin with the band's iconic Live Aid performance in 1985, where the first film ended. The 21-minute set at Wembley Stadium is considered a landmark moment in rock history.
Bohemian Rhapsody starred Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, earning him the Best Actor Oscar. The sequel is expected to continue the story of the band after Mercury's death, though no release date or cast details have been announced.
