Elton John biopic Rocketman to get R-rating due to sex and drug scenes

Elton John biopic Rocketman is slated for release in the US on May 31 and in the UK on May 24

By PTI
| Updated: March 26, 2019 11:34 PM IST

Elton John biopic "Rocketman" is expected to receive an R-rating due to the sex and drug scenes in the film. Also Read - When Bappi Lahiri revealed how his LOVE for gold helped him GROW in his career

Two sources close to the project told The Hollywood Reporter that the film will include an intimate love scene between Taron Egerton, who plays the title role, and "Game of Thrones" star Richard Madden, who plays John's former manager and lover, John Reid. Also Read - BTS: Elton John has the sweetest reaction to septet including his name in the lyrics of Permission To Dance

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The film, which takes its title from one of John's hits of the same name, deals with challenging themes such as the music icon's drug addiction. Also Read - BTS: Legendary singer Elton John takes up the K-Pop band's 'Permission To Dance' challenge after RM's shoutout – watch video

It also includes scenes from his childhood as a student at the Royal Academy of Music, his friendship with writing partner Bernie Taupin (played by Jamie Bell) and coming to terms with his sexuality.

According to one insider close to the production, filmmakers and Paramount are in discussions about the love scene, which has the F-word several times and includes brief rear nudity, and someone snorting cocaine.

Dexter Fletcher, who stepped in to complete "Bohemian Rhapsody" after Bryan Singer was sacked from the job, is attached as the director.

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My birthday has been full of surprises today and here’s one for my fans from me ? Take a look at the front cover and title of my first official autobiography, coming on October 15th. Pre-order link on profile bio. #EltonJohnBook ?

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Mar 25, 2019 at 6:26am PDT

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@taron.egerton and @maddenrichard hit the road for some hilarious #Rocketman Carpool Karaoke fun! ? Watch the full episode from the link on my profile bio.

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Mar 22, 2019 at 11:20am PDT

Fletcher is in the midst of editing the film, which is slated for release in the US on May 31 and in the UK on May 24, and produced by John's husband, David Furnish.

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ByPTI
| Updated: March 26, 2019 11:34 PM IST