Elvis
An exclusive simulacrum from Baz Luhrmann ’s upcoming biopicElvisoffers an exciting new glimpse at the film ’s titular quality . Luhrmann ’s hotly anticipated project will officially hit screen next calendar month and will see Austin Butler take on the part ofrock - n - roll maven , Elvis Presley . The film is gear up to detail the star ’s immense acclivity to fame in the 1950s and beyond , as well as exploring the complicated family relationship he portion out with his coach Colonel Tom Parker , played by Tom Hanks . The film also sees Helen Thompson and Richard Roxburgh champion as Presley ’s parent , while Olivia DeJonge will also star opposite Butler as his X - married woman , Priscilla Presley .
Sam Bromell , Craig Pearce , and Jeremy Doner have teamed up with Luhrmann to spell the biopic , which is set to have its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival later this month , before its theatrical release on June 24.Many of the details surroundingElvishave been moderately shroud in whodunit since the film first commence production back in 2020 , with this likely to continue until its official launching . Recent weeks have consider various teaser released for the biopic , which have proffer the first right glimpses at Butler in this highly desired office , with the doer having secure the part over a number of big - name star , including Harry Styles and Miles Teller .
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Now , an exciting new image has been shared of Butler ’s Presley , offering a new aspect at the actor ’s near - perfect resemblance to the late singer . Shared alongside an sole audience with Butler , the image was put out as part ofEmpire ’s summer trailer and demo the genius ’s transformation . In the range , Butler embodies Presley ’s star tone by gazing past the camera , with his blackened hair swoop up into the Isaac M. Singer ’s iconic quiffed style . Check out the image below .
In the accompanying interview , Butler discussed how he felt personally link up to the theatrical role , as both he and Presley sadly lose their mothers when they were just 23 - class - old . The histrion went on to apportion how this ultimately play a part in him plug the use of Elvis , as his audition saw him sing one of Presley ’s hits " Unchained Melody , " revealing that he was singing it for his mother . The film will see Butler loan his vocals for Presley ’s earlier geezerhood , however , as the picture progress , Butler ’s voice will be mixed with various recordings of Presley to give as authentic of a sound as potential . Presley ’s x - married woman Priscillarecently praised Butler as " outstanding " in the character , after sharing that Luhrmann had given her a individual cover of the picture .
If this newElvisimage , as well as late tormenter for the pic , are anything to go by , Butler ’s portrayal of this dear picture could surely be one for the history books . While his physical appearance is for sure eldritch , from what ’s been teased so far , Butler also appears to have put a mickle of time and effort into emulate Presley ’s iconic moves and affectation . After a figure of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic , many are fantastically eager to get their hands on this biopic , and now there is n’t long to go untilElvisfinally hits the big screen .
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