Popsugar Entertainment Rocketman Elton John and Taron Egerton Singing "Rocketman" at Cannes Elton John and Taron Egerton Honour Their New Biopic With an Impressive "Rocket Man" Duet 17 May 2019 by Erin Cullum Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole The wait for Elton John's musical biopic Rocketman is just about over: the movie premiered at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. To mark the occasion, the 72-year-old icon performed "Rocket Man" with Taron Egerton, the actor who plays John in the film, at an elegant gala held after the premiere. If you had any doubts about the biopic, know that it received a standing ovation and Egerton got emotional in the proud moment. We've already seen these two perform at an Oscars party, so we know they can work a stage. While no one can compare to Elton John himself, Egerton clearly earned his role for a reason (yes, he's really singing in the movie!), and the performance is impressive. Rebecca Keegan from The Hollywood Reporter captured a video of the Cannes event, and it's worth a watch. See the clip and some stunning photos from the gala ahead. Rocketman hits theatres May 31. Related: Here's What Elton John Thinks of Rocketman, the Upcoming Film About His Life Elton John and Taron Egerton Singing "Rocketman" Elton and Taron singing #Rocketman pic.twitter.com/AtmoLXgB0D— Rebecca Keegan (@ThatRebecca) May 16, 2019 1 / 19 Photos of Elton John and Taron Egerton's Performance Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 2 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland 3 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 4 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole 5 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 6 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland 7 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Mike Marsland 8 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 9 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 10 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 11 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 12 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 13 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole 14 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole 15 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 16 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 17 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Stephane Cardinale - Corbis 18 / 19 Image Source: Getty / Gareth Cattermole 19 / 19 RocketmanTaron EgertonMoviesCannes Film FestivalMusicElton John