Tom Hardy to play Elton John in new ‘Rocketman’ biopic

According to Variety, actor Tom Hardy is set to star as legendary musician Elton John in the forthcoming Rocketman biopic.

The movie, set to start shooting toward the end of 2014, will see many of Elton John’s hit songs rerecorded by the artist himself, and will focus on the star’s life story, tracing all the way back to his childhood as a young five year-old music prodigy.

Speaking of the announcement, Warner Pictures said “Tom is quickly becoming known as one of the world’s most versatile actors, and like others at the top of their craft, he has proven his ability to transform himself completely into the character or subject found in the material… We are confident that Tom will embody the physicality and spirit of Sir Elton. This, in conjunction with the creative team led by Michael and Rocket Pictures, will provide the foundation for something that will be a unique cinematic event.”