Does Taron Egerton sing in Rocketman?

6 May 2021, 15:26 | Updated: 6 May 2021, 16:11

Watch the fantastic new trailer for the Elton John movie 'Rocketman'

The actor plays Sir Elton John in the fantasy musical biopic Find out about his role as the famous piano man, including how he had to prepare and if he sings and plays in the film.

Rocketman has finally hit Netflix this month, telling the tale of how Reginald Dwight transformed into Elton John- one of the most legendary musicians in the world.

Taron Egerton, who plays the famous piano man, has described the film as more of a "musical" than a linear biopic, which incorporates elements of fantasy.

When it comes to the film, how much of it does Taron Egerton actually sing in it? And does he play the piano?

Find out the answer to this and much more below...

Elton John and Taron Egerton at the annual 27th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Sponsored By IMDb And Neuro Drinks Celebrating EJAF And The 91st Academy Awards — Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in Rocketman. Picture: Rich Fury/Getty Images for EJAF

Does Taron Egerton sing in Rocketman?

Of course he does! Taron Egerton previously showed off his singing chops in the animated children's film Sing, in which he plays Johnny the gorilla and sing's Elton John's I'm Still Standing.

His voice sounds uncannily like Elton John's, and according to a featurette released by the movie, Elton agrees that no one else could have done any better.

Watch Taron Egerton sing Tiny Dancer in Rocketman

Does Taron Egerton play piano in Rocketman?

Egerton even told Metro USA that he does "bits" of piano playing, stressing: "I'm not a f***ng pianist, but I do bits".

Where can I watch Rocketman online?

The film is now available to stream for free on Netflix. It is also available for an on demand fee on YouTube, Google Play and Amazon Prime video.

How did Taron Egerton score the role of Sir Elton John in Rocketman?

Many believe it was Egerton's role as Johnny the Gorilla in Sing which led him to bag the role, but he told Radio X that it was before that.

Previously speaking to Chris Moyles, Egerton revealed: "The role actually pre-dates that. The conversation started when we were filming Kingsman 2, which was early 2016 and at the time I think Tom Hardy was attached to do it...

"But he'd been attached for a long time and I start playing him at 17, 18 so they needed someone else and I just put my cards on the table and said I was desperate to do it..."

What advice did Elton John give Egerton about the role?

Elton John's husband David Furnish, who produces the film, revealed the Bennie And The Jets singer gave Egerton some advice you might not expect from someone trying to play him.

He told The Hollywood Reporter, “Elton has told Taron, ‘Don’t copy me. Don’t think you have to sing it exactly the way that I sang it. Don’t think you have to perform it the way I performed it.'

"I think it’s the challenge for the actor to embody the spirit and not get into thinking they have to do an impersonation.”

Watch a snippet of the pair duetting on Elton's iconic track, Tiny Dancer, at Elton John's annual Oscars watching party:

Elton John and Taron Egerton perform Tiny Dancer together

When was Rocketman released?

Rocketman came out in UK cinemas on 24 May 2019 and in the US on 31 May 2019.

Who else stars in Rocketman?

The film also stars Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton's mother Sheila Eileen, Jamie Bell as his writing partner Bernie Taupin, and Richard Madden as music manager John Reid.

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