He's writing a biopic. If he ever shared that dream it's now coming true.
The film will be produced by Steve Hamilton Shaw and John's partner David Furnish.
Elton John is the latest iconic musician to score his own bigscreen biopic though like the man himself it will be highly unconventional. The writer of Billy Elliott recently in conflict with Opera North over alleged homophobia is off to Hollywood we learn.
So what are we to make of news reports that David Furnish husband of Sir Elton John is putting together a film based on Elton's life and calling it Rocketman It'll be written by Eric Hall who also worked on Billy Elliott with Sir. The veteran musician is teaming with his film producer partner David Furnish and Billy Elliot writer Lee. Sir Elton and his partner.
About himself. They are teaming with Billy Elliot scribe and.
In one of his lesserknown hits 1985's "In Neon" Elton John sang about a woman who dreams of movie stardom and seeing her name on a billboard. ABOUT HIMSELF Its been confirmed that Elton John and David Furnish are ready to move forward on an ambitious new film project through their company Rocket Pictures.
Elton John is moving forward with plans to turn his life story into a major moviemusical.
These days rock star biopics are fairly commonplace. Rocketman will tell.
Lee Hall in movie deal for Elton John's life.
Elton John is developing a feature film about his life entitled Rocketman.
EXCLUSIVE Rocket Pictures partners Elton John and David Furnish are launching their most ambitious movie project one that will tell the story of John's illustrious musical career. But how's this for flipping the script Elton John alongside fellow Rocket Pictures partners Steve Hamilton Shaw and David Furnish is preparing Rocketman a movie. September 23 2011 By Norman Lebrecht Leave a Comment. He will collaborate with Billy Elliot screenwriter on the project.