Rocketman could have its nude scene between Richard Madden and Taron Egerton cut by the studio.
Filmmakers and paramount studio have reportedly clashed over the 40 second nude scene which sees the Kingsman star and Bodyguard hero, who plays his manager, together in bed.
Paramount Pictures demanded that director Dexter Fletcher and producer Matthew Vaughn cut the scene between the two that shows them "writing in bed" according to the Daily Mail.
Both show their rears in the shot, but apparently it's tastefully done.
Either way Paramount wants the scene gone so it can get its PG13 rating in the USA - that's a 12A in the UK.
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"Two guys have a naked cuddle to express their love for each other and that will be reduced to a fully dressed warm hello. The world knows Elton’s gay. It’s no secret," said a source who works on the film to the Mail Online.
Elton John has said he doesn't mind what's shown: "Tell it all. Go as R-rated as you need to."
The argument follows the first reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic, that showed Freddie Mercury's early relationship with Mary Austin. It was accused of straight-washing.
The film went on to smash the box office, and win several awards including an Oscar for its leading man Rami Malek.
Fletcher also worked on Bohemian Rhapsody, taking over from Bryan Singer when he was taken off the movie.
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The studio is starting to show footage to journalists, including the sex scene.
Rocketman also stars Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin, the lyric writer and Bryce Dallas Howard and Steve Mackintosh as Elton John's parents.
Rocketman is out in UK cinemas on May 24.
