It’s no longer gonna be a long, long time.The first teaser trailer for theElton JohnbiopicRocketmanis here — and it’s got glam, glitz and intrigue to spare.Rocketman, which debuts in 2019,stars Taron Egerton, 28, as the iconic musician, 71.As the opening notes of“Bennie and the Jets”play, snapshots from John’s life flash on the screen — the young artist performing for a crowd, running down a street, recording in a studio, receiving a wink from a man, throwing something in anger and falling into a pool.“There are moments in a rock star’s life that define who he is,” a voice narrates. “Where there was darkness there is no you, and it’s going to be a wild ride.”Paramount Pictures UK/YoutubeThe music switches to the titular“Rocket Man,”and the trailer shows John drinking, flying on a private plane and breathing through a ventilator. During a concert, John and the crowd float from the transcendent music.Paramount Pictures UK/YoutubeParamount Pictures UK/YoutubeThe movie has support from an important person: On Monday, John himself tweeted, “Here it is, the official teaser trailer for #Rocketman! The epic musical fantasy arrives in cinemas Summer 2019.”RELATED VIDEO:Prince Harryand Longtime Friend Elton John Join Forces in the Fight Against AIDSOn Friday, after Paramountgave a first look at Egerton as John, theKingsman: The Golden Circleactor tweeted, “Can’t wait for you all to see the trailer Monday. Words cannot describe how proud and excited I am.”The biopic, which started filming in late June, also starsBryce Dallas Howard,Jamie BellandRichard Madden. Earlier this month, Egerton and Bellwere spotted in character in Londonin bright ’70s fashion.
It’s no longer gonna be a long, long time.
The first teaser trailer for theElton JohnbiopicRocketmanis here — and it’s got glam, glitz and intrigue to spare.Rocketman, which debuts in 2019,stars Taron Egerton, 28, as the iconic musician, 71.
As the opening notes of“Bennie and the Jets”play, snapshots from John’s life flash on the screen — the young artist performing for a crowd, running down a street, recording in a studio, receiving a wink from a man, throwing something in anger and falling into a pool.
“There are moments in a rock star’s life that define who he is,” a voice narrates. “Where there was darkness there is no you, and it’s going to be a wild ride.”
Paramount Pictures UK/Youtube
The music switches to the titular“Rocket Man,”and the trailer shows John drinking, flying on a private plane and breathing through a ventilator. During a concert, John and the crowd float from the transcendent music.
The movie has support from an important person: On Monday, John himself tweeted, “Here it is, the official teaser trailer for #Rocketman! The epic musical fantasy arrives in cinemas Summer 2019.”
RELATED VIDEO:Prince Harryand Longtime Friend Elton John Join Forces in the Fight Against AIDS
On Friday, after Paramountgave a first look at Egerton as John, theKingsman: The Golden Circleactor tweeted, “Can’t wait for you all to see the trailer Monday. Words cannot describe how proud and excited I am.”
The biopic, which started filming in late June, also starsBryce Dallas Howard,Jamie BellandRichard Madden. Earlier this month, Egerton and Bellwere spotted in character in Londonin bright ’70s fashion.
source: people.com
