Tom Hardy Plays Elton John in The Biopic "Rocketman"

Tom Hardy ( Inception) has signed on toplay Elton John in the biopic “Rocketman.” The film will bedirected by Michael Gracey.

Sir Elton John is anticipated torerecord some of his biggest hits to be added to the soundtrack ofthe movie. The movie has an original screenplay, written by Lee Hall.

We've seen Hardy in mainly action partsbefore like “ The Dark Knight Rises” and “ Inception” so this will bea new take for him on the screen. The feature is on Gracey's listafter he finishes “The Greatest Showman on Earth” with Hugh Jackman.