A biopic of Sir Elton John's colourful life starring Justin Timberlake as the Rocket Man, will start filming once the pop singer has found a director that he feels "comfortable" working with, according to reports.
The music legend is preparing to turn his life story into a major movie-musical with help from his film producer partner David Furnish and Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall.
Sir Elton previously named Timberlake as his first choice for the lead role after the Cry Me A River singer played him in one of his music videos, and Furnish has now revealed the singer-turned-actor is onboard, as long as he has "chemistry" with the movie's chosen director.
Speaking to E! Online he said: "We're searching for a director. It's important we all share the same vision.
"Elton and Justin have had conversations about it. Justin also says he has to feel comfortable with the director and the director has to be comfortable with Justin. The chemistry is really important. There's no race to make this. We're just going to take the time to make it right."
