Play Elvis Presley In Elvis Movie, Austin Butler Is Amazed

JAKARTA - Actor Austin Butler admitted that he was fascinated when he played the figure of a rock and roll legend from the United States, Elvis Presley, in the film Elvis. Elvis will premiere on June 24, 2022 in Indonesian cinemas.

"What always fascinates me about any icon is the fact that they are first and foremost human beings. Elvis was the first of his kind -- an ordinary kid, and then the most famous person on the planet," Butler said. , Wednesday, June 22.

"He's kind of like the 'American dream'. He also embodies so many eras that he feels like he's lived 100 years; it's amazing because of the fact, he's only been in this world for 42 years," he added.

Furthermore, Butler revealed that this was the first time he worked with and was involved in a film project by director Baz Luhrmann.

"Baz is an amazing human being. We really connected and started a months-long process where we would practice and play with ideas," said the actor who plays Tex's character in the film "Once Upon a Time...in." Hollywood" (2019) that.

Meanwhile, Luhrmann added, he has found a star figure in Butler, who will soon be involved in the film "Dune: Part Two" by Denis Villeneuve.

"I know I couldn't have made this film if the casting wasn't serious, and we were looking for an actor with the ability to evoke the choreography, movement, and vocal qualities of this unrivaled star, but also within, the vulnerability of Elvis," said Luhrmann. .

Director of "Moulin Rogue!" (2001) said he had heard of Austin Butler from his prominent role opposite Denzel Washington in "The Iceman Cometh" on Broadway.

"Then I got a call from Denzel, going to great lengths to state that this young actor had a work ethic that no one else had ever seen. Through extensive travel and music and performance workshops, I knew for sure that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of wrong one of the most iconic musical figures," he explained.