The year 2022 promises to be rich in adaptations with event films such as Elvis directed by Baz Luhrman. The film distributed by Warner Bros. will be released in theaters on June 24, 2022 in the United States. In France, the musical biopic was released on June 22, 2022. The film focuses on the life of Elvis Presley through his special relationship with Colonel Tom Parker, his manager. Austin Butler embodies the legend. A great opportunity for the actor, best known to the general public for his performances in some American series such as The Chronicles of Shannara. The trailer shows a nice direction of actor since Elvis seems to take shape in the guise of Butler. A big name in American cinema is at his side. Tom Hanks plays this atypical manager. An intense role for an actor capable of interpreting many characters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2nQInzyqvM As you can see in these images, the film accompanies the artist over a fairly substantial period since we witness the changes caused by the death of Kennedy, Martin Luther King… It will be interesting to see how the director managed to transpose into a two-hour feature film, so many elements.
An exceptional team for Elvis
Oscar-nominated Baz Lhurman for Moulin Rouge surrounds himself on Elvis with long-time collaborators such as Oscar-winning production designer and costume designer Catherine Martin (THE GREAT GATSBY, MOULIN ROUGE!), editors Matt Villa (THE GREAT GATSBY, AUSTRALIA) and Jonathan Redmond (THE GREAT GATSBY). Prestigious names that reassure us about the quality of the work. On the casting side, there are many big names such as the award-winning theater actress Helen Thomson who plays the singer's mother. To play other legendary musicians, Baz hired singer and author Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe… Filming took place in Australia. Cover photo: Copyright Warner Bros. Entertainment
