Rocketman: Watch Taron Egerton as Elton John in First Biopic Trailer

The first trailer for the upcoming Elton John biopic Rocketman, portrays the singers early days at Royal Academy of Music to his rise to pop stardom. Taron Egerton, best known for the Kingsman movies, stars as John and does his own singing in the film. He sings Rocket Man in the trailer.

The teaser trailer, which follows the release of the films first images last week, opens with a montage. In voiceover, Richard Madden, who co-stars as Johns manager and partnerJohn Reid, says, There are moments in a rock stars life that define who he is. Where there was darkness there is now you, and its going to be a wild ride. The one-minute clip offers a good look at many of the films colorful, flamboyant costumes, as well as Egerton performing as the singer. It closes with a title card that notes the film is based on a true fantasy.

The film, which is set for release next May, also stars Jamie Bell as lyricist Bernie Taupin and Bryce Dallas Howard as the singers motherSheila Eileen. Its directed byDexter Fletcher, who recently stepped in to take over for Bryan Singer on Queen biopicBohemian Rhapsody. John is producing the movie.