It’s no secret that some fans doubted Austin Butler‘s ability to embody the late Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s 2022 film, Elvis.
Several other Hollywood heartthrobs like Harry Styles and Miles Teller auditioned for the role.However, after getting a glimpse of the former Nickelodeon star, 30, swinging his hips, sporting a shiny black bouffant and expertly nailing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s accent, it’s clear Butler was the right actor for the job.
In fact, beyond his charm and good looks, the Carrie Diaries alum is really singing in the biopic.“Music has always been a part of my life but always a very private thing,” Butler revealed during a June interview with Entertainment Weekly. “It was just my own form of therapy.
I knew that the singing aspect of [the role] was going to be something I really wanted to give everything I had to.”And give everything he did!
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