‘Rocketman’ Director Considered Having Rami Malek Reprise Freddie Mercury in Elton John Biopic
While the idea sounds enticing, director Dexter Fletcher ultimately chose to let Elton John’s movie be fully devoted to Elton John.
Dexter Fletcher
‘Rocketman’: Paramount Considered a PG-13 Cut After the Success of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
They ultimately decided against it, but the massive box-office success of the Queen biopic complicated the path of the Elton John film.
‘Rocketman’: Re-Imagining the Life and Music of Elton John as a Fantasy Jukebox Musical
Musical director Giles Martin created his own wall of sound for the wild “Rocket Man” and the uplifting “Crocodile Rock” sequences.
Elton John’s ‘Rocketman’ Rocks Cannes and Embarks on Its Road to Awards
David Geffen made his first appearance at the Palais in 30 years to support John, who performed live with the actor who plays him, Taron Egerton.
Dexter Fletcher Says ‘Rocketman’ Is the R-Rated Musical ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Couldn’t Be
The director said he “was not emotionally attached” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” but he promises a more honest Elton John musical biopic.
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Dexter Fletcher also directed “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which received similar criticism.
‘Rocketman’ First Trailer: Taron Egerton’s Elton John Biopic Puts a Fantastical Twist on the Genre
After finishing production on the Freddie Mercury drama “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Dexter Fletcher next turns to the life of Elton John.
Rami Malek Survived ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Set Drama By Asking Himself: ‘What Would Freddie Mercury Do?’
Director Bryan Singer was removed from the film and replaced by Dexter Fletcher weeks before production was set to wrap.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Fired Bryan Singer to Receive Director Credit Over Dexter Fletcher
20th Century Fox hired Fletcher to take over for Singer in early December, but the English filmmaker won’t walk away with the final credit.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Director Dexter Fletcher on the Pressure of Replacing Bryan Singer — Exclusive
He doesn’t know if he or Singer will receive directing credit for the film, and says “it doesn’t matter.”
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