The biopic "Elvis" about the life of Elvis Presley celebrates its world premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The King of Rock 'n' Roll's ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, previewed the film and loved it. In a Facebook post, she particularly emphasizes the acting performance of leading actor Austin Butler. "Austin Butler who plays Elvis is outstanding," she writes, adding, "WOW!!! Bravo… he knew he had big shoes to fill."
Presley also has words of praise for director Baz Luhrmann. The true story is told "brilliantly and creatively" in a way "only Baz can in his uniquely artistic way."
That's what "Elvis" is about
The drama shows how a nondescript young musician from Tupelo, Mississippi, became the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The phenomenon that, with his music and, last but not least, his swinging hips, caused both fans to cheer and moral guardians to controversy. In addition to Butler, superstar Tom Hanks can also be seen in "Elvis". He embodies music manager Tom Parker, Elvis' infamous discoverer.
Around a month after its world premiere, "Elvis" will also be shown regularly in cinemas. The German launch date is June 23, 2022.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley were married from 1967 to 1973. Their daughter Lisa Marie was born in 1968.
