The Elton John biopic Rocketman will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. The Elton John biopic Rocketman will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. Elton John biopic Rocketman to premiere at CannesRocketman will screen May 16 at the French Riviera festival, two weeks before it’s to be released in the United States. Taron Egerton stars as Sir Elton John (Ian West/PA)It is directed by Dexter Fletcher, who stepped in to helm the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody after Bryan Singer was fired. The 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival runs from May 14-25.

Source: Irish Independent April 16, 2019 19:18 UTC