Priscilla Presley praises ‘Elvis’ biopic starring Austin Butler: ‘He had big shoes to fill’
foxnews.comPriscilla Presley gave a new biopic about Elvis Presley her stamp of approval. The 76-year-old recently took to Facebook and praised director Baz Luhrmann’s "Elvis," which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month ahead of Warner Bros.
releasing the film theatrically on June 24. The "Naked Gun" actress said she saw the movie with her late ex-husband's longtime pal Jerry Schilling and was impressed by Austin Butler taking on the titular role. "The story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker’s relationship," Presley wrote. "It is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered.
Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is outstanding." Elvis Presley and bride Priscilla Presley May 1, 1967. (Getty Images) "Halfway through the film Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!!" she shared. "Bravo to him…he knew he had big shoes to fill.
He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine." Presley also recalled meeting Elvis’ manager, Col.Tom Parker, who is played by Tom Hanks. "What a character he was," she reflected. "There was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both.The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending.
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