This Surprise Elton John Duet With The Actor Playing Him In A New Movie Is Incredible.

Mar 01, 2019

While 2018 was definitely the year that Bohemian Rhapsody shared its magic, there's something even more special in the works for 2019. It will make music lovers scream when they hear it.

Director Dexter Fletcher stepped in to save the troubled production of Bohemian Rhapsody, bringing it to Oscar level fame. Now, he is the driving force behind Rocketman, an unconventional take on Elton John's rise to fame in the world of music.

November brought us a taste of how the movie might flow. A viral video came out highlighting the milestones in Elton John's career. That video came out right after the film's production team released a trailer to tease fans.

But, that's not the evidence of what the film has in store. A life performance over the weekend gave fans an in-person look at the potential chemistry.

Now, for his Bohemian Rhapsody performance, Remi Malek mostly lip-synced to the lyrics of the songs. For Rocketman, however, actor Taron Egerton took a different route. He went through vocal training, learning how to sing in a near-perfect imitation of Elton John himself.

On Sunday, Elton John hosted his annual fundraiser for HIV/AIDS research. Egerton was there to support the cause. At one point in the evening, he was asked to come up and sing Elton's classic song, "Tiny Dancer". He agreed to the request, but did ask one thing. He wanted Elton to accompany him on piano. Of course, Elton agreed.

The results are truly amazing. You have to wonder if Elton John was amazed at singing with someone who sounds just like him.

Check out the outstanding duet for yourself. How much does Egerton sound like Elton? Let others take a look for themselves. Pass this video along to them.