The first teaser trailer for the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” is here, showing off Taron Egerton as the iconic pop star.
Boasting the tagline “based on a true fantasy” the film promises a closer look into John’s life. With November’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” just around the corner, it seems as though biopics on musicians are on the rise.
Judging from the one-minute teaser, “Rocketman” will be a dramatic retelling of his rise to fame and eventual stardom. Best known for his role in the “Kingsmen” franchise, Egerton looks surprisingly like the iconic “Tiny Dancer” singer, dawning the iconic and flamboyant outfits and glasses.
Starting with the iconic music to “Bennie and the Jets” the trailer immediately has viewers tapping their toes and singing along to what has become one of Elton John’s anthems. The teaser promises some inventive shots, including a levitated crowd surrounding Elton on the piano.
The film is a reunion for “Eddie the Eagle” director Dexter Fletcher and Egerton, who starred in the 2013 film. “Rocketman” is still filming, and set to be released on May 19, 2019.
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