Irish Sunday Mirror

What the Bodyguard did next

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WHERE on earth is Elton John’s bodyguard when he needs him?

The star has an unexpected hit on his hands as Richard Madden, 32, slaps him in a scene from biopic Rocketman.

The images, shot in London, show the Bodyguard star in his role as Elton’s manager John Reid for the first time.

Reid worked with the singer for 30 years and was his lover for five – but the relationsh­ip ended in a bitter court battle over Elton’s finances.

Welsh actor Taron Egerton, 28, is playing Elton and the film is due out next year.

Elton ensured creative control by taking on a producer’s role with hubby David Furnish, 55, and it promises to pack a punch...

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 ??  ?? HAPPY DAYS Elton and Reid at a bash in 1988 DON’T GO FAKING MY PART Madden & Egerton
HAPPY DAYS Elton and Reid at a bash in 1988 DON’T GO FAKING MY PART Madden & Egerton
 ??  ?? CROCODILE CROCK ‘Elton’ reels after blow
CROCODILE CROCK ‘Elton’ reels after blow
 ??  ?? SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD ‘Reid’ makes off in Rolls-royce
SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD ‘Reid’ makes off in Rolls-royce

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