Justin Timberlake Was Eyed for br 'Rocketman' Before Taron Egerton Egerton landed the role of Elton John br in the blockbuster biopic. But Sir Elton's husband, David Furnish, recently br revealed that Timberlake was a serious contender. Apparently Timberlake impressed the couple when he portrayed Elton John in his 2001 music video for "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore." David Furnish, to 'The Hollywood Reporter' David Furnish, to 'The Hollywood Reporter' Elton John and his husband were still elated br with Egerton's performance in the final cut.