Elton John and Bernie Taupin worked together on over 30 albums across five decades, and now the critically-acclaimed biopic from Dexter Fletcher, Rocketman, will depict the pair's long-term platonic relationship on-screen. Alongside Kingsman star Taron Egerton as John, Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell appears in the major supporting role of Taupin and has discussed how the pair's relationship is getting a new type of focus compared to previous media portrayals. (Image: Paramount Pictures)The film features a scene where Egerton's John brands Taupin a "coward", saying "Same as always. Bell suggests the need to maintain a professional brand is why the pair want to preserve their united public front. Bell surmised why he thinks Elton John's music and works with Taupin endures.

Source: Daily Mirror May 19, 2019 16:07 UTC