Following the blockbuster success of 20th Century Fox’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” (over $800 million worldwide), Paramount is surely hoping its upcoming Elton John biopic “Rocketman” follows down the same path to financial success. Similar to Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, Elton John is a beloved gay icon with the kind of massive global appeal that could break the bank big time for the music biopic.
“Rocketman” is being touted by Paramount as an “uncensored” look at John’s life in the years leading up to the release of his breakthrough 1972 album. The film attempts to upend the traditional biopic genre by including musical fantasy elements, which makes “Rocketman” look like the middle ground between “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Across the Universe.” “Kingsman” favorite Taron Egerton stars as John, while Jamie Bell plays John’s music partner, Bernie Taupin, and Bryce Dallas Howard stars as John’s mother, Sheila Eileen. Fresh off his hit “Bodyguard,...
“Rocketman” is being touted by Paramount as an “uncensored” look at John’s life in the years leading up to the release of his breakthrough 1972 album. The film attempts to upend the traditional biopic genre by including musical fantasy elements, which makes “Rocketman” look like the middle ground between “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Across the Universe.” “Kingsman” favorite Taron Egerton stars as John, while Jamie Bell plays John’s music partner, Bernie Taupin, and Bryce Dallas Howard stars as John’s mother, Sheila Eileen. Fresh off his hit “Bodyguard,...
- 2/21/2019
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
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