Sacha Baron Cohen has finalized a deal to play Queen front man Freddie Mercury in an upcoming GK Films project, reports Deadline.

The comedic actor best known for his outrageous and controversial performances in films like “Borat” and “Bruno” will star in the Peter Morgan-scripted story which details the band’s formative years, and culminating in Queen’s appearance at Live Aid in 1985 — widely regarded as one of the greatest rock performances in history.

Mercury died of complications from AIDS November 24, 1991, but the famed singer’s death won’t be the focus of the narrative.

A director has yet to be hired, but Morgan has staked out a lucrative niche in writing Oscar-bait films based on real figures including “Frost/Nixon,” “The Queen,” and “The Last King of Scotland,” among others.

“Queen is one of the greatest rock bands of all time, and a music brand all unto itself,” GK said in a statement. “Freddie Mercury was an awe-inspiring performer, so with Sacha in the starring role coupled with Peter’s screenplay and the support of Queen, we have the perfect combination to tell the real story behind their success.”

The film is scheduled to begin production sometime next year.