George Michael plays the Freeek

George Michael has turned bondage king - but he's only acting, in the £1 million video for his new single, Freeek.

The photo was taken on the LA set of the video in which Michael splits roles as bondage master in leather and rubber robotic suits, and bespectacled pinstripe businessman. He can be seen writhing in simulated sex with rubber-clad, whip-cracking female dancers.

The video for Freeek, due out on 18 March, is on Channel 4 at 11.15 tonight. A source close to the singer said: "It's the riskiest he's made. He seems to be living out his fantasies."