Don't Stop Him Now

He's best known for extravagant comic creations Ali G, Borat and Bruno, but Sacha Baron Cohen is about to tackle his most challenging character yet.

The British comedy performer is to star as legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a forthcoming biopic which should test his dramatic acting credentials while giving full rein to his taste for eye catching costumes.

Although the script is currently still in development an important decision is whether Baron Cohen will also perform some of the songs made famous by Mercury's extraordinary vocals, a key choice that could make or break its chances of box office success.