The much anticipated Elton John bio-pic Rocketman is set release in theaters at the end of May.
Following in the footsteps of Bohemian Rhapsody, the controversy surrounding a musical movie staring a queer man has (unsurprisingly) raised irrelevant concerns about depicting LGBTQ+ characters authentically in movies.
The scene in question? A whole 40 seconds of two men cuddling nude.
According to The Guardian, "The offending scene features stars Taron Egerton as John, and Richard Madden as his lover and manager John Reid, naked in bed together — and although their bare bottoms are on display, intercourse is not depicted."
Elton John gave full permission to make the film as racy as possible, telling filmmakers to "tell it all. Go as R-rated as you need to.”
"It’s still unfinished so it’s nothing but rumors," he continued.
We don't want a watered down film, we want the crazy, colorful life of Elton John — unfiltered!
