'Rocketman' trivia and fun facts

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy was attached to star and the film went into development for nearly three years, after Hardy's busy schedule conflicted he dropped out of the lead role.

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Elton John has told Taron Egerton to not copy him too much in the film, and make his own version out of it.

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James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe were considered to play Elton John.

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Taron Egerton confirmed on a talk show that he does all his own singing in the film.

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Bryce Dallas Howard plays Taron Egerton's mother in this film. In reality, she is only eight years older.

Music producer John Reid is portrayed in this film by Richard Madden. Madden's 'Game of Thrones' (2011) co-star Aidan Gillen portrayed John Reid in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018)

Together again

Elton John co-starred with Taron Egerton in 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' (2017).