Date 20/05/2019 - News People
ExtraTV spoke with Taron Egerton to talk about his role as Elton John in the highly anticipated movie ?Rocketman.?
Taron was in Cannes, where he received the seal of approval from Elton himself and generated Oscar buzz.
He and the film received a standing ovation at its screening.
There has been a backlash against Egerton for the movie.
Egerton was cast as an openly gay man when there are so many out actors who could have played the part.
---I understand that viewpoint. Obviously, I don't agree because I took the role.---
---I think there is something inclusive and progressive about people playing roles that aren't very like them.---
?Rocketman? opens in theaters May 31.
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