Elton John ‘in talks’ to star opposite Taron Egerton in Kingsman 2

New role? Sir Elton John is in talks to join Kingsman 2
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Jennifer Ruby13 April 2016
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Elton John is reportedly in talks to star in the forthcoming Kingsman sequel.

While the British superstar isn’t exactly known for his acting skills, it is thought that he is being lined up for a role opposite Taron Egerton and Halle Berry.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the musician could appear in Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the follow-up to his 2014 spy film.

While it’s unclear whether or not the 69-year-old will be playing a character or himself, he is expected to join new cast list including Julianne Moore and Pedro Pascal.

Mark Strong is also expected to return for the sequel, while Colin Firth is also rumoured to be making an appearance.

John has appeared as himself on film and in TV in the past, in roles in Spice World and The Simpsons, but has not played character roles.

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He most recently acted as narrator for the Dreamworks animation The Road to El Dorado.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the Kingsman sequel will continue to follow the adventures of Egerton’s Gary Unwin who has been recruited by an underground spy organisation.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle is slated for release in 2017.

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