Ahead of its wide release in theaters in June, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis has already been drawing some high praise from those who’ve caught early screenings. Lead star Austin Butler, who plays Elvis Presley in the film alongside Tom Hanks’ Colonel Tom Parker, has even left Priscilla Presley impressed with his performance. A new clip from the film showcases more of Butler in the role, particularly of the moment when he realized how to make the women in the audience literally scream for him. Meanwhile, Colonel Parker also realizes he’s found a superstar. You can watch that clip below.
Presley’s ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, offered more praise to Butler and Baz Luhrmann with a new post on Instagram. Sharing the above clip to Instagram, Presley revealed how the late singer’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, was also blown away by the film with plans to soon show it to her daughter and Elvis’ granddaughter, Riley Keough. You can read what she said about the film below.
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Priscilla Presley had also spoken out more about the film in a previous post. She said how she was treated to a special screening of the film with Elvis’ friend Jerry Schilling, and they agreed that Baz Luhrmann succeeded in telling the true story in “his unique artistic way.” Presley also praised Austin Butler for playing the late singer in such convincing fashion.
Elvis Explores the Relationship Between Elvis Presley and Tom Parker
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Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!) directed Elvis with the film also starring Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Olivia DeJonge, Luke Bracey, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. Below you can read the official synopsis for the biopic.
Elvis will be released in movie theaters on June 24, 2022.
