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'''''Elvis''''' is an upcoming [[biographical film|biographical]] [[musical film]] directed by [[Baz Luhrmann]], from a screenplay written by Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, [[Craig Pearce]], and [[Jeremy Doner]], with a story by Luhrmann and Doner. The film tells the life and career of pop and movie star [[Elvis Presley]] ([[Austin Butler]]) as well as his relationship with his manager [[Colonel Tom Parker]] ([[Tom Hanks]]). [[Helen Thomson (actress)|Helen Thomson]], [[Richard Roxburgh]], [[Olivia DeJonge]], [[Luke Bracey]], [[Natasha Bassett]], [[David Wenham]], [[Kelvin Harrison Jr.]], [[Xavier Samuel]], and [[Kodi Smit-McPhee]] also star. The film is dedicated to the memory of [[The Ladd Company]]'s founder [[Alan Ladd Jr.]], who died in March 2022.
'''''Elvis''''' is an upcoming [[biographical film|biographical]] [[musical film]] directed by [[Baz Luhrmann]], from a screenplay written by Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, [[Craig Pearce]], and [[Jeremy Doner]], with a story by Luhrmann and Doner. The film tells the life and career of pop and movie star [[Elvis Presley]] ([[Austin Butler]]) as well as his relationship with his manager [[Colonel Tom Parker]] ([[Tom Hanks]]). [[Luke Bracey]], [[David Wenham]], [[Kelvin Harrison Jr.]], [[Kodi Smit-McPhee]], [[Gary Clark Jr.]], and [[Richard Roxburgh]] also star. The film is dedicated to the memory of [[The Ladd Company]]'s founder [[Alan Ladd Jr.]], who died in March 2022.


''Elvis'' will have its world premiere at the [[2022 Cannes Film Festival]] on May 25, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in Australia on June 22, 2022, by [[Roadshow Films]], and in the United States on June 24, by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]].
''Elvis'' will have its world premiere at the [[2022 Cannes Film Festival]] on May 25, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in Australia on June 22, 2022, by [[Roadshow Films]], and in the United States on June 24, by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]].

Revision as of 16:17, 22 May 2022

Elvis
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBaz Luhrmann
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Baz Luhrmann
  • Jeremy Donner
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMandy Walker
Edited by
Music byElliott Wheeler[1]
Production
companies
  • Bazmark Films
  • The Jackal Group
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures (Worldwide)
Roadshow Films (Australia)
Release dates
  • May 25, 2022 (2022-05-25) (Cannes)
  • June 22, 2022 (2022-06-22) (Australia)
  • June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24) (United States)
Running time
159 minutes[2]
Countries
  • Australia
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Elvis is an upcoming biographical musical film directed by Baz Luhrmann, from a screenplay written by Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner, with a story by Luhrmann and Doner. The film tells the life and career of pop and movie star Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) as well as his relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Luke Bracey, David Wenham, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Clark Jr., and Richard Roxburgh also star. The film is dedicated to the memory of The Ladd Company's founder Alan Ladd Jr., who died in March 2022.

Elvis will have its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 25, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in Australia on June 22, 2022, by Roadshow Films, and in the United States on June 24, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Premise

The film chronicles the life and career of singer and actor Elvis Presley, from his early days as a child to becoming a pop star and movie star, as well as his complex relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Cast

Austin Butler (left) and Tom Hanks play Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker respectively.

Production

Baz Luhrmann at the premiere of "The Great Gatsby" in Sydney, Australia.
Writer, director, and producer Baz Luhrmann

Development and casting

The project was first announced in April 2014, when Baz Luhrmann entered negotiations to direct the film, with Kelly Marcel writing the script.[5]

No further development on the film was announced until March 2019, when Tom Hanks was cast in the role of Colonel Tom Parker. Luhrmann was set as director, and also replaced Marcel as screenwriter with Sam Bromell and Craig Pearce.[6][7][8] In July, the frontrunners for the role of Presley were Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harry Styles, with Butler winning the role later that month.[9][10] Luhrmann revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that he got a call from actor-director Denzel Washington recommending Butler.[11] In October, Olivia DeJonge was cast to play Priscilla Presley.[12] Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rufus Sewell were cast as Gladys and Vernon Presley in February 2020, with Yola cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe.[13][8][7]

Filming

Principal photography began on January 28, 2020, in Australia.[14][15][16] On March 12, 2020, production was halted when Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic.[17][18] Filming resumed on September 23.[19] In September 2020, Luke Bracey, Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery, Natasha Bassett, Xavier Samuel, Leon Ford, Kate Mulvany, Gareth Davies, Charles Grounds, Josh McConville, and Adam Dunn joined the cast of the film. Roxburgh and Thomson replaced Sewell and Gyllenhaal, respectively, who had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts caused by the shooting delay.[20][21] Kelvin Harrison Jr. was announced to be portraying B.B. King in December.[22] In January 2021, it was reported that Alton Mason would be portraying Little Richard in the film.[23]

Music

On April 25, 2022, it was announced that Doja Cat would contribute an original song for the film, "Vegas". The song incorporates elements from Presley's own songs, such as his cover of Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog". It was released as a single on May 6, 2022, ahead of the film's companion soundtrack album, scheduled for release that summer by RCA Records. The album will also feature variations on Presley material by big name artists in a variety of genres and styles.[24] Italian band Måneskin is also part of the soundtrack with a cover version of "If I Can Dream".[25]

Release

Elvis is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on June 24, 2022.[26] It was previously scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021,[27] before being delayed to November 5, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[28] and later to June 3, 2022.[29] The film was not listed as part of the December 2020 announcement by Warner Bros. Pictures to debut its entire 2021 slate concurrently in movie theatres and on HBO Max, before the film was officially pushed to 2022.[30] It will be streamed on HBO Max 45 days after its theatrical release.[31]

Reception

Response from Lisa Marie Presley

Prior to its premiere at Cannes, Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' daughter, praised the film in a post on Instagram after seeing it twice, calling it "nothing short of spectacular." She went on to praise Butler's performance as her late father, saying that he "channeled and embodied my father’s heart and soul beautifully. In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully," while going on to predict an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance. On Luhrman's direction, she wrote that "you can feel his pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever ... your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring. I know I'm being repetitive, but I don’t care, Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way." She added that watching the film reminded her of her own son, Benjamin Keough, who died in 2020 from suicide, saying that he would have loved it as well.[32][33]

Notes

  1. ^ Luhrmann is credited twice for writing the screenplay; one as part of a writing duo with Sam Bromell, the other with frequent collaborator Craig Pearce.

References

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 10, 2020). "Elvis: Baz Luhrmann-Tom Hanks Movie Returning To Production In Australia After COVID-19 Shutdown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  2. ^ "Elvis". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS | Official Trailer". YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Jahn, Mike (December 4, 1968). "Elvis Presley to Make Personal Appearances". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  5. ^ Sneider, Jeff (April 30, 2014). "Baz Luhrmann in Negotiations to Direct Elvis Presley Biopic for Warner Bros. (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 28, 2019). "Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Colonel Tom Parker In Baz Luhrmann Untitled Elvis Presley Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 21, 2020). "Yola to Play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's Elvis (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 13, 2020). "Rufus Sewell to Play Elvis Presley's Father in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Drama (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  9. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 1, 2019). "Top Young Talent Vying For Elvis In Baz Luhrmann Film; Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Harry Styles". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 15, 2019). "Baz Luhrmann Sets Austin Butler In Starmaking Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In Warner Bros Film". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  11. ^ May 12, Maureen Lee Lenker; EDT, 2022 at 01:00 PM. "Baz Luhrmann teases 'Elvis' as a '3-act pop cultural opera'". EW.com. Retrieved May 13, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 25, 2019). "Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Film Finds Its Priscilla Presley In Netflix 'The Society' Actress Olivia DeJonge". Deadline. Archived from the original on December 31, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 7, 2020). "Maggie Gyllenhaal to Play Elvis Presley's Mom in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  14. ^ Marc, Christopher (July 15, 2019). "Austin Butler Lands Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In WB's Biopic Directed By Baz Lurhmann". hnentertainment. Archived from the original on December 1, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  15. ^ Novak, Lauren (January 28, 2020). "Tom Hanks Has Begun Filming For The Elvis Presley Biopic In Australia". Do You Remember. Archived from the original on January 29, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  16. ^ Price, Amy (January 31, 2020). "Tom Hanks visits a Gold Coast beach as flooding delays filming on Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie". The Courier-Mail. Archived from the original on January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2020). "Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus As Outbreak Hits 'Elvis Presley' Film". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  18. ^ Stedman, Alex (March 12, 2020). "Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus". Variety. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  19. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 10, 2020). "Elvis: Baz Luhrmann-Tom Hanks Movie Returning To Production In Australia After COVID-19 Shutdown". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  20. ^ Lang, Brent (September 11, 2020). "Luke Bracey Joins Cast of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  21. ^ Lang, Brent (September 16, 2020). "Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Adds Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery". Variety. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  22. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (December 30, 2020). "Kelvin Harrison Jr. To Play Blues Icon B.B. King In Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Project". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  23. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 26, 2021). "Newcomer Alton Mason To Play Little Richard In Baz Luhrmann's Elvis". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  24. ^ "Doja Cat's 'Elvis' Soundtrack Single, 'Vegas,' Set for May as RCA Readies Movie's Companion Album". April 25, 2022.
  25. ^ Yossman, K. J. (May 15, 2022). "Eurovision Winners Maneskin to Feature on Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Soundtrack". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  26. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (November 15, 2021). "Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Biopic Gets Pushed Back to Late June 2022". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  27. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 2, 2019). "Warner Bros. Dates Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Movie, Shifts Dune & More". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
  28. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 20, 2020). "The Batman Flies To Fall 2021, Sopranos Prequel Moves To March & More As Warner Bros. Makes Release Date Changes Due To COVID-19 Climate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  29. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 28, 2021). "Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Pic Rocks To Summer 2022". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  30. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 28, 2021). "Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Movie Delays Release Date". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  31. ^ Seddon, Gem (August 10, 2021). "Warner Bros. movies heading to HBO Max after 45-day theatrical window in 2022". gamesradar. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  32. ^ Respers France, Lisa (May 16, 2022). "Lisa Marie Presley believes late son would have loved 'Elvis' movie". CNN. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  33. ^ ""Hello everyone, I haven't posted in quite some time because there really isn't much to say, as I am and will forever be mourning the loss of my son. Navigating through this hideous grief that absolutely destroyed and shattered my heart and my soul into almost nothing has swallowed me whole. Not much else aside from my other 3 children gets my time and attention anymore. However, that being said, I do want to take a moment to let you know that I have seen Baz Luhrmann's movie "Elvis" twice now, and let me tell you that it is nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Austin Butler channeled and embodied my father's heart and soul beautifully. In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully. (If he doesn't get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot, haha.) You can feel and witness Baz's pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever. What moved me to tears as well was watching Riley and Harper, and Finley afterwards, all 3 visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced. It breaks my heart that my son isn't here to see it. He would have absolutely loved it as well. I can't tell you enough how much I love this film and I hope you love it too. Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into it, which is evidenced in their performances. Baz, your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring. I know I'm being repetitive, but I don't care, Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way. Love you - LMP"". Instagram. May 14, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
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