Taron Egertonhad a ball spending time withElton Johnas he was getting to know the legendary singer before playing him in the musical biopicRocketman.The actor, 29, opened up about his friendship with John, 72, during a press conference for the film at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on Friday.They got so close that Egerton and his girlfriend Emily Thomas spent time at John and his husbandDavid Furnish‘s home,according toVulture.“David and Elton really allowed me into their lives,” Egerton said. “My girlfriend and I spent a lot of time with them. We actually went to stay with them a few days before filming.”The stay there led to some nighttime shenanigans.“We got quite drunk one night, and security caught me stealing from his kitchen at 3 a.m.,” Egerton added.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty ImagesWhile getting to know one another, the singer shared “absolutely everything” about his life with Egerton.“He’s the kindest, most interesting, warm man,” Egerton said. “My great privilege is that I was able to spend a lot of time with him and talk to him about anything. You really can ask him anything. He’s so much fun. He’ll tell youeverything.”Egerton and John sang together at theRocketmanafterparty on Thursday.At the end of the screening for the film, Egerton and John had tears in their eyes as they received standing ovations, according toIndieWire.In a clip posted on social media, Egerton, who plays the iconic singer in the upcoming music biopic, can be seen looking emotional while thanking the applauding audience.Ahead of the screening, Egerton also shared a sweet moment with the man he’s portraying on the screen when hegot down on 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.The “Tiny Dancer” singer walked the carpet with husbandDavid FurnishandRocketmancast members includingRichard Madden.Rocketmanis in theaters on May 31.
Taron Egertonhad a ball spending time withElton Johnas he was getting to know the legendary singer before playing him in the musical biopicRocketman.
The actor, 29, opened up about his friendship with John, 72, during a press conference for the film at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival on Friday.
They got so close that Egerton and his girlfriend Emily Thomas spent time at John and his husbandDavid Furnish‘s home,according toVulture.
“David and Elton really allowed me into their lives,” Egerton said. “My girlfriend and I spent a lot of time with them. We actually went to stay with them a few days before filming.”
The stay there led to some nighttime shenanigans.
“We got quite drunk one night, and security caught me stealing from his kitchen at 3 a.m.,” Egerton added.
Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Images
While getting to know one another, the singer shared “absolutely everything” about his life with Egerton.
“He’s the kindest, most interesting, warm man,” Egerton said. “My great privilege is that I was able to spend a lot of time with him and talk to him about anything. You really can ask him anything. He’s so much fun. He’ll tell youeverything.”
Egerton and John sang together at theRocketmanafterparty on Thursday.
At the end of the screening for the film, Egerton and John had tears in their eyes as they received standing ovations, according toIndieWire.
In a clip posted on social media, Egerton, who plays the iconic singer in the upcoming music biopic, can be seen looking emotional while thanking the applauding audience.
Ahead of the screening, Egerton also shared a sweet moment with the man he’s portraying on the screen when hegot down on 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.
The “Tiny Dancer” singer walked the carpet with husbandDavid FurnishandRocketmancast members includingRichard Madden.
Rocketmanis in theaters on May 31.
source: people.com
