The wait for Elton John's musical biopic Rocketman [1] is just about over: the movie premiered at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival [2] on Thursday. To mark the occasion, the 72-year-old icon performed "Rocket Man" with Taron Egerton [3], 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 [4].
We've already seen these two perform at an Oscars party [5], 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 [6]!), 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.
Photos of Elton John and Taron Egerton's Performance
