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Taron Egerton is eager to bring a classic American musical to the big screen. The Rocketman star remains tight-lipped about details to avoid jinxing the project. His Golden Globe-winning turn as Elton John proves his musical prowess. Egerton is also expanding his range with darker roles and producing credits.

Key Points: Taron Egerton Eyes Classic American Musical Film Adaptation

  • Egerton hints at adapting an unfilmed classic musical
  • Won a Golden Globe for Rocketman as Elton John
  • Keeps project secret to avoid jinxing negotiations
  • Also producing darker projects like She Rides Shotgun
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Taron Egerton willing to turn classic American musical into a film, says it would be amazing

Rocketman star Taron Egerton reveals his dream project—turning a beloved, unfilmed American musical into a movie.

"There's a classic American musical that I love that I would love to turn into a film. It's never been turned into a film, and I think it would be amazing. – Taron Egerton"

Washington DC, August 3

Welsh actor Taron Egerton, who is known for starring in 'Testament of Youth', 'Rocketman', among others, opened up about his dream project.

"There's a musical I love," said the actor, adding, "I daren't tell you what it is, because I don't want to jinx it," shared Egerton, reported People.

'She Rides Shotgun' star further shared, "There's a classic American musical that I love that I would love to turn into a film. It's never been turned into a film, and I think it would be amazing."

Egerton wowed audiences in 2019 when he took on the formidable role of Elton John in musical biopic 'Rocketman', a high-energy performance that earned him a Golden Globe Award and a lasting bond with John himself, as per the outlet.

"I'm really, really, really hoping that I can achieve that," Egerton said of his dream movie musical. "It's very, very hard and the estate is super protective about it and rightly so."

He added, "If I manage it, you'll know about it and I think it would be incredible. But I will not jinx it by telling you what it is because I've been trying for some time," reported People.

Unlike his star-making performance in 2014's action-comedy 'Kingsman: The Secret Service', Egerton's latest work has seen him exploring a range of characters "that are a little harder-edged, a little darker," he said.

Egerton now stars opposite Ana Sophia Heger in the Nick Rowland-directed 'She Rides Shotgun', adapted from Jordan Harper's novel of the same name. It's one of several projects he's also worked on behind the camera as producer, including Black Bird, Tetris and Smoke, according to People.

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Rahul R
Interesting but I wish Bollywood would get this kind of international coverage too. We have amazing musical talent here that deserves global recognition. Just saying!
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Aditya G
The mystery musical is probably "The Music Man" - never been adapted to film properly. Taron would kill it as Harold Hill! His energy is perfect for Broadway-style performances.
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Sarah B
As an expat in Mumbai, I love seeing Western musicals get attention here. But the article could have mentioned how India's own musical theater tradition (like Nautanki) is equally rich and vibrant.
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Karthik V
After Rocketman, I'll watch anything Taron does in the musical space. That man can SING! Though I hope he considers doing an Indian musical someday - imagine him in a Bollywood-style number 😄
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, while Taron is talented, I'm not sure why Indian media gives so much space to Western actors' dream projects. We have amazing performers here struggling to get funding for their passion projects.

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