20 Hugely Unexpected Roles In Upcoming Movies

5. Elton John (Kingsman: The Golden Circle)

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The Role: Nothing at all is known about the iconic musician's part, except that it is said to be a "key role."

Why It's Unexpected: He has barely any acting credits at all, so to see him appearing in a major Hollywood production in what's apparently a sizable part is quite the shock indeed.

Will It Work?: Kingsman was such a well-cast movie and this sequel is sharping up similarly that it's easy to believe this one will be a total delight, no matter what it ends up as. Given Elton John's fame, it'll almost certainly have a ring of comedy to it, but will he playing himself or an entirely new creation?

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