Rami Malek Addresses Bryan Singer Controversy
Rami Malek was interviewed on Tuesday after officially being nominated for an Oscar
*He thinks the nomination and his performance are a tribute to the late Freddie Mercury
*He mentions being proud of how he was a leader during the "tumultuous, dire" circumstances on set
*He said he was picked for the role before Singer was signed as director and was so focused on the preparation that he didn't know about the allegations
*He outright says that Singer was fired from the film and thanks Dexter Fletcher for stepping in to replace him
*He thanks Mr. Robot showrunner Sam Esmail for supporting him during a particularly hard moment
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