The Elvis biopic has finally found its King of Rock n' Roll
Hollywood newcomer Austin Butler has landed the role of Elvis Presley in Baz Lurhmann's upcoming untitled biopic, beating out big-name rivals Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, and Harry Styles.
Deadline reports Lurhmann's movie will tell Elvis' story from the perspective of his longtime manager Colonel Tom Parker, who managed the star's musical and acting careers; Tom Hanks will play Parker in the movie.
Butler's previous credits include The Carrie Diaries and The Shannara Chronicles, as well as appearances in various Disney and Nickelodeon shows including Zoey 101 and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Additionally, he's appeared in The Dead Don't Die and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Read more...
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