Richard Madden reveals filming sex scenes with Taron Egerton in Elton John's Rocketman 'weren't fun' as he's set to SING in the movie
He plays Elton John's former lover and manager John Reid in the upcoming biopic.
And Richard Madden has revealed that filming sex scenes for Rocketman 'weren't fun to shoot' but he decided to do the racy part as there's a 'real justification' for it.
The Bodyguard heartthrob, 32, is starring alongside Taron Egerton, who will play Elton John, with the movie showing the intimate scene where the musician loses his virginity to his music manager.
![Rocketman: Richard Madden has revealed that filming sex scenes for Rocketman 'weren't fun to shoot' but he decided to do the racy part as there's a 'real justification' for it](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369194-0-image-m-2_1557561835476.jpg)
Rocketman: Richard Madden has revealed that filming sex scenes for Rocketman 'weren't fun to shoot' but he decided to do the racy part as there's a 'real justification' for it
Talking about the nude sex scene, Richard told The Sun: 'Sex scenes are never fun to shoot but I only ever do these things if there’s a real justification for them.
'This is the first time Elton ever had sex with anyone so that’s why it’s a relevant scene, in terms of his progression.'
Richard is also set to sing in the biopic, with the Scottish star joking that he's grateful for auto tune.
The actor has had a whirlwind year after starring in BBC's Bodyguard which earned him a Golden Globe and a global sex symbol status.
![Starring roles: The Bodyguard heartthrob, 32, is starring alongside Taron Egerton, who will play Elton John, with the movie showing the intimate scene where the musician loses his virginity to his music manager (pictured in character)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369196-0-image-a-4_1557561857000.jpg)
Starring roles: The Bodyguard heartthrob, 32, is starring alongside Taron Egerton, who will play Elton John, with the movie showing the intimate scene where the musician loses his virginity to his music manager (pictured in character)
![Interview: Talking about the nude sex scene, Richard told The Sun : 'Sex scenes are never fun to shoot but I only ever do these things if there¿s a real justification for them.'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369220-0-image-m-10_1557562014975.jpg)
Interview: Talking about the nude sex scene, Richard told The Sun : 'Sex scenes are never fun to shoot but I only ever do these things if there’s a real justification for them.'
Richard is also reportedly single after splitting from his girlfriend, Ellie Bamber, 22, earlier this year.
Reflecting on the last few months, he added to the publication: 'I’m in a very happy, positive place. I made a big effort to focus on that in the past six months, to really find happiness and pursue it and I’m doing that. Touch wood, it’s working.'
Richard's interview comes after Taron discussed his sex scene with the Scottish actor, as he admitted that the movie went 'as far as it could go'.
The 29-year-old actor - who plays Elton John in the biopic - revealed in the latest copy of Attitude Magazine he wanted to replicate the passion the icon would have felt when he kissed lover John Reid in the racy scene.
![Singing debut: Richard is also set to sing in the biopic, with the Scottish star joking that he's grateful for auto tune (pictured with Taron)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369198-0-image-a-12_1557562042262.jpg)
Singing debut: Richard is also set to sing in the biopic, with the Scottish star joking that he's grateful for auto tune (pictured with Taron)
![Talented: The actor has had a whirlwind year after starring in BBC's Bodyguard which earned him a Golden Globe and a global sex symbol status](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369224-0-image-a-6_1557561988723.jpg)
Talented: The actor has had a whirlwind year after starring in BBC's Bodyguard which earned him a Golden Globe and a global sex symbol status
He admitted he felt extra pressure during filming for a particular scene, when Elton loses his virginity. He explained: 'We shot a scene where we are both naked on a bed and we are rolling around.'
Rocketman will tell the tale of Elton's earliest years in the music industry, as he becomes one of the biggest stars of the 1960s and 1970s.
It was during this time that the music icon came to terms with his sexual orientation, which will also feature heavily in the production.
He went on to speak about the tender moment in which Elton and John enjoy their night of passion and described his on-screen kiss with Richard.
![Leading role: Richard's interview comes after Taron (pictured) discussed his sex scene with the Scottish actor, as he admitted that the movie went 'as far as it could go'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369200-0-image-a-13_1557562046481.jpg)
Leading role: Richard's interview comes after Taron (pictured) discussed his sex scene with the Scottish actor, as he admitted that the movie went 'as far as it could go'
![Important: The 29-year-old actor - who plays Elton John in the biopic - revealed in the latest copy of Attitude Magazine he wanted to replicate the passion the icon would have felt (Taron pictured as Elton)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369208-0-image-a-14_1557562049752.jpg)
Important: The 29-year-old actor - who plays Elton John in the biopic - revealed in the latest copy of Attitude Magazine he wanted to replicate the passion the icon would have felt (Taron pictured as Elton)
Taron added: 'The rawness of that experience, the fear of that experience... but also the joy of the experience of Elton's first kiss… it's electric, it's exciting, your stomach is doing somersaults.
'I treat it with the same love, care and affection I would as if it was my first experience of falling for somebody.'
Elton himself - and husband David Furnish - have been heavily involved in the production of Rocketman, and recently revealed he wanted his life story to be portrayed as honestly as possible.
The film is due for release in the UK on May 22 2019, and in the USA on May 31.
![Biopic: Elton himself - and husband David Furnish - have been heavily involved in the production of Rocketman, and recently revealed he wanted his life story to be portrayed as honestly as possible (pictured together at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/11/09/13369238-0-image-m-17_1557562094121.jpg)
Biopic: Elton himself - and husband David Furnish - have been heavily involved in the production of Rocketman, and recently revealed he wanted his life story to be portrayed as honestly as possible (pictured together at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party)
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