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Nov 23, 2009 · Vocals' Jim Brown aka "The King"Robert Patrick aka Mr Arron / Elvis PresleyPlease check out:http://www.lonelystreetthemovie.com/
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LONELY STREET is a comic murder mystery that features Robert Patrick as a healthy seventy-something Elvis Presley. With excellent prosthetics and some time-well-spent, Patrick is awesomely believable as Elvis, who has faked his death and is contemplating "coming back".
- This Is Luhrmann’s First First Feature Film Since 2013’s “The Great Gatsby”
- The Film Will Cover The Cultural Controversy of Elvis’ Stardom
- Luhrmann Revealed That A 4-Hour Cut of The Film Exists
- Butler Gave Everything He Had to The Role
- Yes, Austin Butler Is Really Singing… For Part of The Movie
- Harry Styles Really Wanted The Role of Elvis
- The Soundtrack Might Be Even More Star-Studded Than The Cast
- Lisa Marie Presley and Priscilla Presley Approve of The Film
Besides “The Great Gatsby,” Luhrmann has directed “Australia” (2008), “Moulin Rouge!” (2001), “Romeo + Juliet” (1996) and “Strictly Ballroom” (1992) as well as the Netflix series “The Get Down.” He announced plans to work on the Elvis Presley biopic back in 2014, so this one has been a long time coming.
Elvis became an icon throughout the fifties, sixties and seventies, finding his roots in Black gospel church music. While the film focuses on his life, it also acknowledges the cultural context of what was happening around Elvis. When Elvis was a young boy, he became heavily inspired by Black church gospel music. A major controversy of the hip-sway...
In an interview with RadioTimes.com, Baz Luhrmann discussed a four-hour version of “Elvis”that is out there somewhere. He also discussed the parts that he had to cut to get the biopic down to a more digestible two hours and 39 minutes.
In a recent interview with GQ, Austin Butler detailed his immersive work into the icon that was Elvis. When filming wrapped in 2021, Butler realized just how much a toll the role took on his body. He was rushed to the hospital early the next morning after he woke up in pain, and later he was diagnosed with a virus that simulates appendicitis, spend...
Butler was committedto the musical aspect of “Elvis,” saying, “When I began the process of this, I wanted to get my voice to sound identical to his.” So for Elvis’ early songs, you’ll hear Butler’s voice. But as Elvis gets older and starts recording his more iconic songs, Luhrmann blended Butler’s voice with Presley’s voice, so it becomes a mix of ...
Baz Luhrmann toldFitzy & Wippa, the breakfast radio team at Sydney’s Nova, why why he didn’t see Styles in the role that Butler ended up nabbing. Luhrmann didn’t audition either Styles or Butler, but he conducted workshops for the actors to get into character. “Harry is a really talented actor,” he said. “I would work on something with him…” but “t...
Original songs and recordings set to appear in the film will not only come from Elvis Aaron Presley himself, but obviously Austin Butler who plays him. Other artists collaborating on the soundtrack include Ann Nesby, Alton Mason, Chris Isaak, Denzel Curry, Doja Cat, Eminem & Ceelo Green, Gary Clark Jr., Jack White, Lenesha Randolph, Jazmine Sulliva...
After seeing the film, Priscilla posted her review to Instagram: “I’ve seen Elvis the film, I watched the trailer over a dozen times. But the words I heard from my daughter on how much she loved the film and that Riley will love it too when she sees it brought tears. I relived every moment in this film. It took me a few days to overcome the emoti...
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- Dessi Gomez
May 23, 2022 · Austin Butler stars as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrman’s Elvis biopic. Check out a new trailer. Elvis hits theaters on June 24.
Apr 5, 2022 · Baz Lurhmann's Elvis biopic is finally coming to movie theaters! Find out the release date, check out the first trailer and learn all about who's in the cast—including who's playing Elvis...