Summary:
""Rocketman"" is getting a big screen reboot, starring Tom Hardy as Elton John.

Full article:
(EW.com) -- Bane is ready to ditch his mask for rose-colored glasses. Tom Hardy has signed on to play Elton John in Rocket Pictures' biopic "Rocketman," which will be released in the U.S. by Focus Features. Five reasons Tom Hardy is perfect for the role . "Rocketman" will tell John's legendary story, from his childhood to his unbelievable rise to fame. John is set to re-record a number of his biggest hits to match the emotional moments in the film, which will be directed by Michael Gracey. The filmmaker is also helming the upcoming film "The Greatest Showman on Earth," which stars Hugh Jackman. Weary 'Fifty Shades of Grey' fans rank the latest Christian Grey contenders . With an original screenplay written by Academy Award nominee Lee Hall ("War Horse"), "Rocketman" is scheduled to start shooting in fall 2014. See the original story at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.