Dexter Fletcher considered having Rami Malek reprise Mercury in 'Rocketman'

Director Dexter Fletcher has revealed he once wanted Rami Malek reprise his role of Freddie Mercury in "Rocketman" opposite Taron Egerton's Elton John.

The filmmaker, who helmed the recently released Elton John biopic, completed the shooting of Malek's "Bohemian Rhapsody" after director Bryan Singer was sacked from the job.

Fletcher later gave up the idea as wanted to focus on John's story.

"There was an idea I had one point, where Elton's in a restaurant with his mother. I thought John Reid and Freddie could be at another table and they wave at each other!