Baz Luhrmann Reveals The Reason Why Harry Styles Wasn't Cast as Elvis Presley in 'Elvis'

Austin Butler felt a heavy weight on his shoulders when it came time to step into Elvis Presley's blue suede shoes for the upcoming biopic, directed by Baz Luhrmann.«Elvis is so loved and so iconic,» the actor told ET's Nischelle Turner earlier this week. «You feel a responsibility playing any human that has actually lived, but with him, it's a weight like I never felt before.»«There's a responsibility to his family, and also putting his story into context,» he continued. «There's so many misconceptions about him, there's so many ideas about him.

Austin Butler is undoubtedly the man of the hour and talk of the town.MORE: Austin Butler is unrecognizable as Elvis PresleyThe actor has been making waves left and right, red carpet after red carpet, and his latest promotional visit was to none other than Today studios, where he chatted with the one and only Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager.Opening up to the co-hosts about his journey to embody the iconic singer and his efforts to portray him as accurately as possible, he also revealed a shocking – and heartbreaking – connection the actor and the rockstar have.WATCH: The Elvis trailerJenna was the one to make the revelation, telling Austin: "One thing that you and Elvis have in common, a heartbreaking thing, is that you both lost your mothers at 23."She went on to ask him: "How did that inspire you to get into this role?" which led him to explain how hard he found it at first to become Elvis rather than just an impersonation of him.He detailed the pressure and distance he felt from the late star, saying: "It's that thing where when you first look at Elvis he feels so much larger than life, and you look at him like a god-like figure or a caricature of Elvis."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The heartbreaking revelationRecalling some of the tapes he attempted to film of himself to share with his director, he admitted he wasn't satisfied, saying: "I fell into that, the first month when I was trying to work, where I'd tape myself and I watched it back and I just saw an impersonation, and I just couldn't send it to Baz."MORE: Lisa Marie Presley mourns late son BenjaminMORE: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's hottest style momentsHowever, everything changed when he learned about the connection they had over

Bridgerton stars Jonathan Bailey and Regé-Jean Page to Chris Evans, Ryan Reynolds, David Beckham and Harry Styles. RELATED: David Beckham reveals he gets the same collagen facials as wife VictoriaYes, some of the world's most handsome men, from actors to musicians, have revealed their best grooming tips and their favourite products – and there are some familiar brands that you might find in anyone's toiletry bag, including Olay, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s and Cetaphil. MORE:Best bright suits for men inspired by Daniel Craig, Harry Styles & moreBridgerton's Regé-Jean Page's major new role has fans saying the same thingWhether you want an effective no-nonsense routine, need anti-ageing products that pack a youthful punch, are trying to keep your beard soft or are on the hunt to find an invisible SPF to protect your bald head, we've rounded up the best men’s grooming products used by celebrities.

Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ in the style of Bring Me The Horizon – watch him perform the track below.Vincent has previously shared covers of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ in the style of Deftones and a cover of Eminem‘s ‘Lose Yourself’ in the style of Linkin Park.“Honestly, the most impressive thing about Anthony is how he nails so many vocalists, often completely different voices and styles”, one fan commented under the video of Vincent taking on frontman Oli Sykes‘ vocals while singing the Styles’ track.Another commented on how the YouTuber transformed the pop song into one that could feature on Bring Me The Horizon’s fourth studio album. “This is so incredibly similar to ‘Sempiternal’ it’s almost creepy, very well done!” they said.‘As It Was’ is the lead single of Styles’ global hit album ‘Harry’s House‘.The record has garnered a series of chart accolades and broken numerous records across the world.

A perfect part of the role. Austin Butler’s commitment to his Elvis Presley role is no joke. The Elvis star took to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on June 16, 2022, to show off his impersonation skills of The King of Rock & Roll.

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde went from co-stars to a couple thanks to Don’t Worry Darling, and it’s safe to say the world has been obsessed with their relationship ever since.The couple met on the set of the movie, in which Harry, 28, stars as the lead role, and Olivia, 38, directed, and tried to keep their relationship under the radar initially.However, after the pair were spotted holding hands at Harry’s manager’s wedding, their secret romance ended up going public.The pair still remain tight-lipped about their personal life, but their relationship appears to be going from strength to strength.Here’s everything you need to know about Harry and Olivia’s romance:Harry was announced to be joining the cast of Don’t Worry Darling – directed by Olivia – after Shia LaBeouf was reportedly sacked for allegedly clashing with the cast and crew.The pair are said to have got to know each other while working together, paving the way for their relationship to begin.Olivia split with fiancé Jason Sudeikis in November, with the pair having been engaged since 2013 and sharing two children.  The couple’s split came months before Olivia and Harry got together, with sources claiming the former One Direction star had nothing to do with the break-up.

Harry Styles fans can taste the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ ahead of his second Manchester date today as a city centre business has launched an exclusive frozen dessert offering in honour of the musician.

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis in cinemas June 24, NME are releasing a one-off special edition print issue in honour of the return of the inimitable musician on the big screen.The film charts the life of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the eyes of his notorious manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks) who guides us through the star’s childhood through to the early days of his career all the way past his peerless success up to his untimely death. We meet his musical rivals and his loved ones, and revisit so many of the king’s greatest hits.Inside NME’s Elvis Film Special Edition, you’ll find everything you need to know about the year’s most star-studded film.

Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York Cityon Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars asthe bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia Gerber.Luhrmann's film documents Presley's meteoric rise to superstardom in the 1950s and exploresthe music legend's complex relationship withhis manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). Leading man:Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York City on Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars as the bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia GerberElvis hits theaters on Friday, June 24.Butler and Gerber - who have been dating since December 2021 - were captured arriving to the screening holding hands.The daughter of Cindy Crawford turned heads in a pleated back mini skirt and an oversized leather jacket.

Fans of Tom Hanks have expressed concern after the actor was seen shaking at the latest screening of his new movie Elvis.The Forrest Gump actor made an appearance at the premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about late rock n’ roll icon Elvis Presley in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday. Elvis follows Presley (Austin Butler) as he rises to fame in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The biopic was filmed on the Gold Coast where the latest premiere was held, and Hanks said ‘there [was] no better place in the world to make a motion picture’. ‘I’ve shot films in Morocco and Los Angeles and New York City and Seattle and in Berlin,’ he told the audience while holding a microphone. He added: ‘None of them have what the Gold Coast have, and what is that? Two words. None of those other cities have Dan Murphy.‘What a man, who I got to know quite well.’ Fans noticed in video footage obtained by the Mail Online that Hanks’ hands appeared to be shaking as he held the microphone and at times swapped it between hands. One tweeted: ‘Hope Tom Hanks is okay.’ Shutting down speculation, another fan wrote supportively: ‘God forbid it could just be adrenaline and nerves!’ Hanks went on to describe his months filming in Sydney as an ‘absolutely magnificent time’, despite the fact he was Down Under when he and wife Rita Wilson became the first celebrities to publicly reveal they had tested positive for Covid in March 2020. The Toy Story actor continued: ‘There is something about the people and the place of the Gold Coast that makes everyone walk around with a confident look on their face.

release of a teaser trailer for his forthcoming film “My Policeman.” The romantic drama sees Styles play a married cop who embarks on a gay affair with a museum curator in 1950s England. The 60-second trailer — which racked up more than 115,000 views in just a few hours — shows the One Direction alum steaming up the screen with male co-star David Dawson as their characters try to conceal their scandalous same-sex relationship. The homoerotic trailer proved too much for many viewers, who flooded Twitter to express their emotions.

If you’ve been following the press for the highly anticipated Elvis biopic as much as we have, you may have noticed something. Austin Butler, who does an uncanny impression in the film itself… is still talking like Elvis Presley today!

Harry Styles looks like he couldn’t be more loved up with his girlfriend Olivia Wilde as the happy couple shared a kiss goodbye in a cute public display of affection on Wednesday.The As It Was hitmaker, 28, who is currently on tour and performing in Manchester tonight, was pictured with his partner Olivia in north London hours before the first look trailer for My Policeman dropped.Harry affectionately wrapped his arm around Olivia’s lower back and leaned in to give her a peck on the cheek.The filmmaker embraced his sweet gesture and gently placed her arm on his shoulder.The pair both kept a low profile in sunglasses and Harry dressed casually in a vintage 1950s Playdium Skate Club jacket and a blue cap.Olivia dressed in a grey long-sleeved top and jeans with a tote bag hanging on her arm.Harry and Olivia have been an item since 2021 when they were first romantically linked after being seen holding hands at his manager’s wedding.Last week, he made a rare public comment on their relationship, who recently directed him in Don’t Worry Darling. ‘I had a wonderful experience being directed by Olivia,’ he told Howard Stern. ‘I think there is something that obviously … acting is very uncomfortable at times.

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are displaying some major PDA! The couple was spotted out and about in North London on Monday, and was seen parting ways with several hugs and kisses.Both Styles, 28, and Wilde, 38, were dressed casually for their outing, with the singer sporting shorts, a hoodie and a baseball cap, while his actress girlfriend opted for jeans and a cardigan.Styles met his girlfriend, Wilde, on the set of her flick, . Wilde helmed the film, which Styles stars in alongside Florence Pugh, and the singer had only good things to say about the experience.«I had a wonderful experience being directed by Olivia,» Styles said on SiriusXM's .

Eminem has revealed that ‘The King & I’, his new collaboration with CeeLo Green, will be released tomorrow (June 16).The track is set to feature on the soundtrack for Elvis, the upcoming Presley biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann which arrives in cinemas later this month.Eminem shared the news on social media, posting the artwork for the single alongside information that the track will hit streaming services at noon EST on Thursday.Speaking about the collaboration, Green said (via KTLA): “Me and Eminem have been friends for years, I’ve longed for an opportunity to work with him.

Harry Styles, Emma Corrin and David Dawson. The subtle teaser points to forbidden love between Style's character, Tom, a policeman, and Dawson's character, museum curator Patrick.

Harry Styles‘ new LGBTQ+ drama My Policeman has been released – you can watch it below.Styles portrays the younger version of policeman Tom in the adaptation of Bethan Roberts’ 2012 novel, which centres on a love triangle between a man, a woman and a policeman.Set in the 1990s, the drama begins when an elderly man arrives at Tom and his wife Marion’s (Emma Corrin) home, kickstarting an exploration of “seismic events from 40 years previous”.This teaser trailer focuses solely on those past events, in which Tom and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson) first discovered their feelings for each other at a time when same-sex relationships between men were illegal.An official synopsis for the film reads: “My Policeman follows three young people – policeman Tom, teacher Marion, and museum curator Patrick – as they embark on an emotional journey in 1950s Britain.“Flashing forward to the 1990s, Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee), and Patrick (Rupert Everett) are still reeling with longing and regret, but now they have one last chance to repair the damage of the past.“Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, director Michael Grandage carves a visually transporting, heart-stopping portrait of three people caught up in the shifting tides of history, liberty, and forgiveness.”The film is further described as “an important and timely cultural story, shedding light on recent history while also being relevant to today’s current cultural landscape, where we are as a society and where we’re headed”.Amazon Studios have developed the film, which is directed by by Michael Grandage, with Oscar-nominated writer Ron Nyswaner adapting Roberts’ book for the big screen.Earlier this week, first-look images of the film were released online.

When Olivia Wilde jokingly called her Grammy-winning beau Harry Styles an up-and-coming young actor, she wasn’t that far off. Styles seems to be popping up more and more on the big screen.

Harry Styles has delivered an intimate performance of his song ‘Boyfriends’ for Japanese YouTube series, The First Take.The performance depicts Styles delivering a stripped-back version of the ‘Harry’s House’ track against a clean white background, in line with the series’ typical style. Sarah Jones and Elin Sandberg provide backing vocals, while guitars come courtesy of Ny Oh and Mitch Rowland.The series is known for challenging artists to perform any song of their liking, but in one take without any vocal or visual effects.

Austin Butler had more than a few nerves when it came time to take on the role of Elvis Presley in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic, . The actor dealt with his nerves by becoming nearly «obsessive» in his research for the role, learning all about Elvis' life, career, family, and even his iconic voice.«I said, 'I'm just gonna drop everything and I'm gonna obsess. I'm going to allow myself to obsess,'» he recalled in a behind-the-scenes clip from the film. «And so I just started reading and watching everything I could on his life and on his friends and on his relationships and listened to only his music.»The other thing Butler had working in his favor as he tackled the daunting role was the support of Elvis' family.

Coachella has announced its 2023 dates.The music festival revealed it will be returning to the field April 14-16 and April 21-23.Last year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival co-founder Paul Tollett revealed to the Los Angeles Times that Frank Ocean would be headlining the 2023 festival. Festival season: Coachella will be returning in 2023 on April 14-16 and April 21-23 with Frank Ocean set to headlineFans can now register to gain access to advance ticket sales, which is set to begin June 17 at 10AM PT.'Coachella returns April 14-16 & April 21-23, 2023,' the festival tweeted on Tuesday, along with a cactus emoji and directions on registering for advance sale tickets.