Rocketman: Where Else You Know The Cast From

Biopics about famous musicians are always popular with fans, telling the stories of their careers and personal lives in detail. Rocketman is a musical movie about the life of Elton John, and it is a lot of fun to watch, with his classic songs sung throughout the movie.

With a biopic, the right casting is crucial, as the actors need to be able to portray real-life people to the best of their abilities. From how they look to their body language, it’s an important element and one that this movie got right. But while the cast all did a great job playing these particular roles, where else can fans see them?

10 Gemma Jones: Harry Potter Franchise – Available On USA Network

Gemma Jones takes on the role of Elton John’s grandmother in Rocketman, an important role in the movie. Unlike other members of Elton’s family, she is someone who believes in his musical ability right from the start and is someone who treats him kindly and with love.

It’s a role Gemma plays well, but fans of her work likely know Gemma from the Harry Potter franchise. She appears in several movies as one of the Hogwarts teachers, Madam Poppy Pomfrey, who is responsible for healing and helping ill students.

9 Bryce Dallas Howard: Jurassic World Franchise – Available To Rent On Apple TV, Amazon Prime & More

Bryce Dallas Howard is another actor who takes on a role as a member of Elton John’s family, as she plays Sheila, Elton’s mother. She is someone who can be kind at times, but she also has a tendency to not always be too connected to her son.

Bryce is one of the biggest names involved in the movie, and as an actress, she’s been involved in some huge movies, but Jurassic World is the one she’s best known for. The revamp of the franchise saw Bryce play Claire Dearing, who is the manager of the dinosaur theme park where all the action takes place.

8 Steven Mackintosh: Luther – Available On, Hulu, HBO Max, & DirecTV

Steven Mackintosh plays the on-screen husband of Bryce Dallas Howard, as he takes on the role of Elton John’s father, Stanley. He is someone who has a big impact on Elton’s life, but sadly in a negative manner, as he doesn’t spend time with him or truly seems to care for him.

Outside of this movie, the main place that people likely know Steven from is the hit show, Luther. In the series, he played the role of DCI Ian Reed, who is someone that works alongside Idris Elba’s character in the first season of the show.

7 Tom Bennett: After Life – Available On Netflix

Speaking of father figures in Elton John’s life, Tom Bennett steps up as Fred Farebrother, who ends up becoming Elton’s stepfather. Once Elton’s original parents split up, he ends up dating Elton’s mother, and he brings a little more care to the relationship, although they’re never shown as that close in the movie.

Aside from Rocketman, Tom has appeared in a range of television shows, often popping up for just a couple of episodes. One big show he’s been in is After Life, where he can be seen in the pub as one of the psychiatrist’s friends, who is very over the top with his humor.

6 Stephen Graham: Line Of Duty – Available On Amazon Prime, Fubo, Hulu, & Hoopla

Stephen Graham’s character is named Dick James and is Elton John’s original publisher and in charge of the singer’s first record deal, despite his initial reservations.

Stephen has had a fantastic career in both movies and television, and one of his biggest roles has come in the hit series, Line Of Duty. He portrayed John Corbett, who was an undercover police officer that ends up being wrapped up heavily in organized crime.

5 Charlie Rowe: Salvation – Available On Paramount Plus & Amazon Prime

Charlie Rowe’s character, Ray, works closely with Stephen Graham’s on Rocketman, as he is also part of the publishing company. He is the man that actually discovers Elton John and he goes to bat for him to try and ensure the company signs him.

Apart from the musical, Charlie is best known for being in the show, Salvation. He portrays Liam Cole, who is one of the lead roles in the show, as a student for MIT. He’s one of the most intelligent characters on the show, as he has to try and work out a way to change the course of an asteroid that is set to destroy Earth.

4 Tate Donavon: Friends – Available To Stream On HBO Max & Fubo

Tate Donavon is another actor who portrays someone who is heavily connected to the music industry. He’s only a supporting character in the movie, but he plays Doug Weston, who was the owner of the famous Troubadour music venue, which is where Elton’s career really kicks off.

One role that Tate is certainly known for is his performance in Friends. He plays one of Rachel’s most well-known love interests, Joshua, who is someone that Rachel loves, but ultimately, their relationship doesn’t last.

3 Richard Madden: Game Of Thrones – Available On HBO Max & DirecTV

Madden’s two major roles are contrasting ones. In Rocketman, he portrayed John Reid, who is one of the least likable characters in the movie. Initially starting out in a relationship with Elton, he ends up becoming his manager and turns Elton’s life upside down with his behavior and lack of care for him.

However, in Game Of Thrones, Richard portrayed one of the major heroes in the series. He was Robb Stark, who tried to push and lead the North in a revolt, and someone who everybody gets behind, only for a major betrayal to cause problems.

2 Jamie Bell: Fantastic Four – Available On Disney+

Jamie Bell had a crucial role in Rocketman, playing Bernie Taupin, who is the man that writes all of the lyrics for Elton’s music. He is Elton’s closest and most trusted friend, and Jamie portrays the role well, making the character relatable, yet full of personality.

One of his biggest roles aside for this movie is something completely different, though, as he plays the superhero, Ben Grimm/The Thing in the 2015 version of Fantastic Four. The character is one of the most iconic in the comic book world, and the role saw him work with motion capture, as well.

1 Taron Egerton: Kingsman: The Secret Service – Available On Fubo, FX Now, & DirecTV

Taron Egerton puts in an amazing performance in Rocketman, playing Elton John himself. Not only did he take great efforts to look like Elton, but he got to showcase his amazing vocal range by singing all of the songs himself, which really made the role stand out.

Taron is someone who has been on the rise for several years now, and a big reason for that is his role in the Kingsman franchise. Playing Eggsy, his life is transformed when he becomes an agent with the Kingsman organization, in a movie that blends spy tropes with comedy.

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