The Queen biopic starsMr.

Robotlead Rami Malek as frontman Freddie Mercury and is set for release on Christmas Day 2018.

Bryan Singer is no longer the director ofBohemian Rhapsody, a 20th Century Fox spokesperson said in a statement.

A new story fromThe Hollywood Reportermakes specific mention of tension between Singer and Malek.

The star had reportedly complained to Fox about the directors unprofessional behavior.

In Singers absence, cinematographer Thomas Newton Sigel reportedly stepped in to direct.

No replacement director has been named just yet.

TheBoratactor clashed with the members of Queen over the films focus and portrayal of Mercurys life and death.

When Singer boardedBohemian Rhapsody, he described his vision for the movie as something the entire family could enjoy.

I would be remiss not to.