According Business Insider, "Much of the early buzz around ?Bohemian Rhapsody,? the long-gesticulating Queen biopic hitting theaters Friday, has focused on how much ? or how little ? of frontman Freddie Mercury?s sexuality the film would show." Mercury was opening queer during his life and critics and fans are afraid that the film ?straight-wash? the rock icon. Rami Malek, who plays Mercury in the film, is spoke out about those criticisms. He stated, "He had a beautiful relationship with Jim Hutton... Believe me: There were conversations left and right about how to incorporate more of that story into this film. It was something I pushed for, to be quite honest, as much as possible and repeatedly brought to the attention of producers and directors and everyone who would listen.?