Tom Hardy to play Elton John in biopic

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hardy will play Elton John in a biopic titled "Rocketman."

Focus Features announced Hardy's casting as the iconic piano man on Wednesday. The film is planned to begin shooting late next year.

The 36-year-old British actor is well respected for his wide-ranging talent, but his brawny, tattooed frame makes him an unconventional choice. Hardy is most famous for playing the terrorist Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises." He has showcased a muscled masculinity in films like "Warrior," ''Lawless" and "Bronson."

"Rocketman" is being made with the cooperation of the 66-year-old John, who's an executive producer on the film.

What are your thoughts, Orgers?

I just posted a duplicate thread.

PurpleJedi said:

I just posted a duplicate thread.

Oh well. Yours will probably be more popular than mine!

FormerlyKnownAs said:

PurpleJedi said:

I just posted a duplicate thread.

Oh well. Yours will probably be more popular than mine!

Nah I had it locked.

But I echo your sentiment; "SAY WHAT!?"

I can't picture Tom Hardy ("Bronson", "Warrior", "Bane"(Batman), "This Means War") and Elton John living in the same universe!!!

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He looks like him. I'm the biggest Elton fan here so I approve.