MUMBAI: Director Michael Gracey has been roped in by Rocket Pictures to direct a biopic (musical) of British singer Elton John titled Rocketman.

Gracey‘s film will follow John‘s journey as the five-year-old musical prodigy who won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at the age of 11.

John, 65, teamed up with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriters to become one of the most successful artists of all time.

"Michael has an innovative, imaginative and compelling vision for the film. We wanted to create an experience that surprises and moves audiences and knew immediately that he was the perfect director to take them on this journey," said Rocket CEO Steve Hamilton Shaw.

The film will feature fantastical choreographed sequences of John‘s biggest hits. "Everyone knows and loves Elton John‘s music, but the true story of his life is so incredible that it can only be described as a fantasy," Gracey has been quoted to have said.

The final cast of the film remains to be finalised.