From Wayne's World to Bohemian Rhapsody: Mike Myers' crazy role in the Queen biopic

Did you recognize the actor?

Updated June 19, 2024: Bohemian Rhapsody returns once again to M6, as part of a special Freddie Mercury evening. The opportunity to spend a few moments on a great casting idea: hiring Mike Myers to play a record company boss.

News from November 7, 2018: The rumor was circulating in September 2017, and it was true: 26 years after proclaiming his love for Queen in Wayne's World, Mike Myers plays well in Bohemian Rhapsody. Time for a scene “meta” where his character refers to his cult comedy!

Did you recognize him? The 55-year-old actor is particularly made up to play Ray Foster, the boss of the EMI record company, who does not believe at all in Bohemian Rhapsody. “No one will play Queen! No one will shake their head in the car to this song!”, he exclaims in the middle of the scene. An obvious nod to the scene of Wayne's Worldwhere he “headbang” with his friends screaming “galileo” :

Wayne's World: How Mike Myers Saved the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Scene

Please note that Ray Foster is a fictional character: he is loosely inspired by Roy Featherstone, who was head of the record company at the time the song was released. Indeed, he did not believe in this title. On the other hand, he was a fan of Queen, unlike the character in the film. To find out more, our topic “let’s sort out the truth from the fiction in Bohemian Rhapsody” is here.

Trailer for the Bryan Singer film worn by Rami Malek:

Oscars 2019: Bohemian Rhapsody: boredom at the Opera [critique]