Taron Egerton as Elton John in "Rocketman"

Please let him do this one.

 

I think Tom Hardy could pull off a young Sir Elton.

Of course, seeing Tom play Elton in a movie might move my crush on this actor into dangerously obsessive territory.

 

If I look at a younger picture of Elton John, I would say there is plenty of passing resemblance for him to be considered. I also don't think its that weird.

 

You just don't get how this is going to affect me, man. When I saw Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy I already had to stop myself from running to the front of the theatre to make out with the movie screen. Seeing Tom as Elton John might push me over the edge.

I'm talking about hiding in trees outside his house wearing nothing but a Bane mask and playing "O Sole Mio" on a keytar.

 

This needs to happen.

 

I thought Elton really wanted Justin Timberlake for the role.

 

Sadly, even though he might be bisexual, he still has standards.

 

He'll have to go through a physical transformation similar to when Charlize played Aileen Wuornos.

 

In what way? If you're talking about weight, young Elton John was pretty slim.

 

I'm more talking about going from attractive to..... less attractive.

 

Being set in the 70's has that covered. Nobody got out of there unscathed.

 

This is interesting.

 

Looks wise I would say no but Hardy has the chops to pull it off, I guess we'll see.

 

They don't even give a **** about looks anymore. Makeup handles the rest, they just want someone that can pull off the mannerisms.

 

Looks like this is coming together. FilmDistrict paid a hefty $10M sum to secure the rights for the film, as well as agreeing to pony up for a wide U.S. release and P&A campaign.

TOLDJA has the details. I ain't linking to Finke anymore.

 

Horrible as she may be, the bitter old ***** knows how to get to the bottom of things.

 

I wonder if this film is going to end with a Channing Tatum cameo...

 

Not sure if they will go further into Elton's life, but Jason Jones (from The Daily Show) would make a convincing David Furnish.

Carey Mulligan could play Kiki, but if they want someone cheaper Lauren Cohan would be a good choice (assuming she can passably sing).