![(FILES) In this file photo director Bryan Singer poses on arrival for the premiere of X-Men Apocalypse in central London on May 9, 2016. "Bohemian Rhapsody" director Bryan Singer on Thursday January 24, 2019 dismissed an article detailing fresh sexual misconduct allegations -- some involving teenage boys -- as a "homophobic smear piece." / AFP / Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/QZO7XGXGPHVYIVZO5N57AR5NA4.jpg?smart=true&auth=8bd6400b6e9d96dafd31e3e9a66bb43e569ca1b87c505d4b2201dbb32cd62d97&width=400&height=225)
Director Bryan Singer was fired from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with only two weeks of shooting left. AFP
Director Bryan Singer was fired from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with only two weeks of shooting left. AFP
Bryan Singer stands to make $40 million from 'Bohemian Rhapsody' despite being fired
The director's payday comes amid accusations of sexual assault and coercion