Who knew Taron Egerton could sing like that?
Egerton is starring as Elton John in the upcoming “Rocketman” biopic, but on Sunday night, Egerton showed one of the reasons he may have been picked to portray John.
The movie star sang "Tiny Dancer" during John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, Entertainment Weekly reported. John accompanied Egerton on piano and joined in for the chorus.
Egerton had been asked to sing one of John's songs but said he would only perform if the songwriter would play the piano, EW reported.
“Oh, how it feels so real.” 🎶 Elton John (@EltonOfficial) & @TaronEgerton teamed up for a surprise performance of “Tiny Dancer” at the 27th Annual @EJAF Academy Awards Viewing Party.
— Rocketman (@rocketmanmovie) February 25, 2019
See Taron Egerton bring Elton John’s story to life in #Rocketman, in theatres May 31. pic.twitter.com/LwNNHEHDIR
John and Egerton are not strangers to each other.
They appeared together in “
” released in 2017.
“Rocketman” hits theaters May 31. Jamie Bell plays lyricist Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden is John’s first manager and Bryce Dallas Howard plays John’s mother in the film.
The first full trailer for the film dropped earlier this month, the "Today" show reported.
The only way to tell his story is to live his fantasy. ✨ @TaronEgerton is Elton John (@EltonOfficial) in #Rocketman, in theatres May 31. Watch the new trailer now! pic.twitter.com/VUfoZ4YaA5
— Rocketman (@rocketmanmovie) February 21, 2019
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