In September 2010, representatives for Baron Cohen confirmed that he was set to play Freddie Mercury in the "Bohemian Rhapsody" biopic about the rock singer. He dropped out of the project in July 2013, citing "creative differences" between him and the surviving members of Queen. Queen guitarist Brian May later said that even though the band and Baron Cohen were on good terms, they felt that his presence would be "distracting". The role was later played by Rami Malek. Baron Cohen shot a spread with supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio for "Marie Claire" magazine to promote the film "Brüno". In 2010, Baron Cohen guest-starred in "The Simpsons" episode, "The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed", as Jakob, a quick-tempered Israeli tour guide.