Taron Egerton Is The Rocketman In Elton John Biopic

If you’re looking forward to the Freddy Mercury/Queen Biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, you’ll want to jump onboard for Rocketman. The film has been described as the  ‘uncensored human story’ of Sir Elton John‘s breakthrough years. Paramount Pictures has released the first look image of Taron Egerton unrecognizable in costume.

Fans of Elton John music will recognize the iconic look. The big glittery glasses, the winged boots wearing the gold bomber jacket, not forgetting John’s red hair.

Here’s the image, share your thoughts in the comments section below…

If you’re looking for a straight-up biopic you will be looking in the wrong place. This film is been described as a ‘fantasy musical’ following the singers rise to frame in his early days. The songs will be the songs that expressed the important parts of his life at the time. Bodyguard star Richard Madden will play Sir Elton’s manager John Reid with Jamie Bell as lyricist Bernie Taupin and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s Mother.

‘ROCKETMAN’ is an epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years, starring Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, and Bryce Dallas Howard.

Rocketman will be directed by Dexter Fletcher and is set for a May 2019 UK and Irish cinema release.

About the Author

Paul

Administrator

The founder of The People's Movies, started the site 20th November 2008.The site has excelled past all expectations with many only giving the site months and it's still going strong. A lover of French Thrillers, Post Apocalyptic films, Asian cinema. 2009 started Cinehouse to start his 'cinema education' learning their is life outside mainstream cinema. Outside of film, love to travel with Sorrento, Guangzhou and Manchester all favourite destinations.Musically loves David Bowie, Fishbone, Radiohead.

Visit Website View All Posts