Justin Timberlake has said that he only agreed to play **Elton
John** in a new film after it was agreed scenes depicting his wild past would be included. Timberlake was offered the part by Elton himself, but on receiving the script Justin didn't think it was wild enough. He told reporters: "Knowing what a wild existence Sir Elton has led I thought 'Wow, you're offering me that role?' but when I read the script all the wild stuff had been left out. I told the studio that it would have to be warts-and-all so that's what it's going to be. I can't wait to get started."
The film won't be the first time Justin has played Elton, of course.
He appeared as a young version of the singer in the video for
Elton's track 'This Train Don't Stop There Any More'.