Rocketman will no longer just be a song remembered by Elton John fans, as the singer has revealed he will be turning his life into a Hollywood film with the same title.

Actor James McAvoy is tipped to land the part of the singer who was named recently as the top earning British entertainer in the world. Elton and David have teamed up with "Billy Elliot" writer Lee Hall to create the film. Elton will act as an executive producer on the film which charts his rise to fame and fortune.

It is rumoured that several actors could in fact play the lead role in a similar move to his music video for the single "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" in 2002. Producer Steve Hamilton Shaw said the biopic will help define Elton as 'an artist, musician and man.'

Shaw has promised that the film will be 'as unique as Elton's life,' and will 'transport people through the many intense experiences that helped define Elton.' He said they will use Elton's songs to convey parts of his life, such as his marriage and his admitted drug abuse. Many of the star's hit such as "Candle In The Wind" and "Rocket Man" will feature in the film.

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