Rocketman | Rocketman (2019)

Rocketman (Rocketman) is a 2019 British-American biographical musical film directed by Dexter Fletcher from a screenplay by Lee Hall. The film premiered in Bulgaria on 31 May 2019.

The film tells the story of Elton John (Taron Edgerton) and his life from his years as a phenomenon at the Royal Academy of Music through his strong and long-lasting musical partnership with Bernie Taupin, his struggles with depression and drug addiction to his acceptance of his sexual orientation and his success in the music world as a superstar.

A biopic of Elton John was announced in January 2012, going through several directors and actors, including Michael Gracie, Tom Hardy, and Elton John's personal favorite, Justin Timberlake. Taron Egerton was eventually cast as Elton in July 2017, and Fletcher was hired to direct in April 2018. The film began filming in August 2018.