Baz Luhrmann isn’t one for understatement. The Australian director’s appetite for glamour and hallowed material (“Romeo + Juliet,” “The Great Gatsby”) has gained him a reputation as one of the industry’s most audacious auteurs.
Now, he’s taking on the King himself with “Elvis,” a biopic covering the life and times of America’s most influential pop music icon.
READ MORE: Summer 2022 Movie Preview: 50 Must-See Films To Watch The titular role will be played by Austin Butler, leveling up in a big way from bit parts in “The Dead Don’t Die” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Despite his relative anonymity, Butler beat out young stars like Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, and Harry Styles for the opportunity to portray Presley.
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