Justin Timberlake to play Elton John in biopic?
The singer, who is hosting his annual Oscar party this Sunday, has been desperate to nab the ex-*N Sync star for the role.
And his partner David Furnish has confirmed the pair have discussed the film, being penned by Billy Elliot writer Lee Hall.
Furnish said: "We're searching for a director — it's important we all share the same vision.
"Elton and Justin have had conversations about it.
"Justin also says he has to feel comfortable with the director and the director has to be comfortable with Justin. The chemistry is really important.
Role play ... Justin Timberlake stars as Elton in music video
Justin played Elton in his music video for This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore.
Elton has said he wanted the film to be "surreal" like the musical Moulin Rouge.
He said: "It's going to be a surreal look at my life, not just a factual look — more in the manner of Moulin Rouge.
"I just don't want it to be a normal biopic because my life hasn't been like that.
"It starts with me going into rehab and ends when I come out."
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