Lisa Marie Presley Praises Austin Butler's Performance In Elvis

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JAKARTA - Austin Butler's acting in the film Elvis received a positive response from Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie. The daughter shared her opinion on social media after watching the film.

According to Lisa Marie, Butler's acting as Elvis Presley is very beautiful. She also regretted that her son, Benjamin Keough, could not see the film.

Keough is known to have died in July 2020.

"I haven't posted anything in a long time because I have nothing to talk about, as I am forever grieving the loss of my son," wrote Lisa Marie Presley on Sunday, May 15.

“However, I would like to share the moment that I have seen Baz Luhrmann's Elvis film twice and let me tell you that it is absolutely spectacular. Absolutely incredible,” continued Lisa Marie.

He said Austin Butler's acting really represented Elvis Presley's figure accurately and respectfully.

“Austin Butler portrayed my father's heart and soul so beautifully. I don't think a performance like this has ever happened before and was FINALLY done accurately,” said Lisa Marie.

In addition, Lisa Marie also thinks that director Baz Luhrman has written her father's story well. He thanked the director for presenting an inspiring biopic.

The wife of the late Elvis, Priscilla Presley, shared the same opinion.

"If (Butler) didn't get an Oscar for this, I would have eaten my own leg haha. You can also feel Baz's love and respect for my father throughout the film. And this is something that my children and I will be forever proud of,” he said.

The film Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrman, follows the life of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) in the 1950s and his relationship with his manager, Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The Elvis biopic will hit theaters June 24.