He’s a hit!
Taron Egertonreceived a sweet show of support from the crowd during Thursday’sRocketmanworld premiereat theCannes Film Festival.
At the end of the screening, both the 29-year-old actor andElton Johnhad tears in their eyes as the appreciative crowd gave both men standing ovations, according toIndieWire.
In a clip posted on social media, Egerton, who plays the iconic singer in the upcoming music biopic, can be seenlooking emotionalwhile thanking the applauding audience.
Ahead of the screening, Egerton also shared a sweet moment with the man he’s portraying on screen, when hegot down one one knee to tie John’s shoe.
At one point, the actor — who wore a shiny silver suit jacket paired with black pants — also kissed the back of John’s hand.
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Elton John and Taron Egerton.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty
Taron Egerton and Elton John.David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock
The music legend, 72, fittingly wore a black suit jacket that read “Rocket Man” on the back in sparkly silver letters and had a red rocket on the front lapel. John paired the suit with silver-studded heart-shaped sunglasses.
The “Tiny Dancer” singer walked the carpet with husbandDavid FurnishandRocketmancast members includingRichard Madden.
Elton John.ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty
Opening up earlier this month about bringing the music legend’s to life, Egerton shared that hewasn’t uncomfortable shooting his kissing sceneswith Madden, who portrays John’s former boyfriend and manager John Reid.
He added, “It makes no difference as to your sexual preference.”
Elton John and Taron Egerton.Samir Hussein/WireImage
“The thing about playing someone so beloved, all we can do is give a heartfelt interpretation of his life and his music,” Egertonpreviously said about playing John.
AndaccordingtoRocketmanproducer Giles Martin, “Elton said, ‘I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone sing my songs better than Taron.’”
Rocketmanopens on May 31.
source: people.com
