With directorDexter Fletcher’sRocketmannow playing in theaters, I recently sat down withBryce Dallas Howardto talk about making the fantasy musical based on the life ofElton John. As most of you knowfrom the trailers,Rocketmanisn’t your convention biopic. Yes, you’ll see how John (Taron Egerton) and his writing partnerBernie Taupin(Jamie Bell) came up with some of their iconic songs, and the film does include a few of the tropes you see in all movies based on someone’s life. ButRocketmanalso stages these elaborate musical sequences set to John’s most beloved songs that exist in their own reality. For more on the film, you’re able to read Greg Ellwood’sreview from Cannes.Rocketmanalso starsRichard Maddenas Elton’s first manager,John Reid, andBryce Dallas Howardas Elton’s motherSheila Farebrother.
During my interview with Bryce Dallas Howard, she talked about how she got involved in the project, why she didn’t have a lot of time to prepare for the role, her reaction to the finished film, and more. In addition, Howard talked about how she ended up directing an episode of the Disney+ seriesThe Mandalorianand the new technologyJon Favreauis using to bring the streaming series to life.
Check out what she had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about.
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Here is the official synopsis forRocketman:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
