Watch a New Preview for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ Biopic, In Theaters 6/24 (Also, Soundtrack News)

On June 24, director Baz Luhrmann’s anticipated new Elvis Presley biopic will hit theaters.

A new, extended trailer showing more scenes from Elvis, starring Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, debuted this week.

Take a look:

The official synopsis:

The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

Little else is known yet about Elvis, though the legendary singer’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, raved about the film in a series of posts on Twitter, heaping praise upon Butler’s performance:

In my humble opinion, his performance is unprecedented and FINALLY done accurately and respectfully. (If he doesn’t get an Oscar for this, I will eat my own foot, haha.) pic.twitter.com/qrcj3N1yhy

— Lisa Marie Presley (@LisaPresley) May 14, 2022

You can feel and witness Baz’s pure love, care, and respect for my father throughout this beautiful film, and it is finally something that myself and my children and their children can be proud of forever.

— Lisa Marie Presley (@LisaPresley) May 14, 2022

What moved me to tears as well was watching Riley and Harper, and Finley afterwards, all 3 visibly overwhelmed in the best way possible way, and so filled with pride about their grandfather and his legacy in a way that I have not previously experienced.

— Lisa Marie Presley (@LisaPresley) May 14, 2022

It breaks my heart that my son isn’t here to see it. He would have absolutely loved it as well. I can’t tell you enough how much I love this film and I hope you love it too. Everyone involved poured their hearts and souls into it, which is evidenced in their performances.

— Lisa Marie Presley (@LisaPresley) May 14, 2022

Baz, your utter genius combined with your love and respect for my father and this project is just so beautiful and so inspiring. I know I'm being repetitive, but I don’t care, Thank you for setting the record straight in such a deeply profound and artistic way.
Love you ~LMP

— Lisa Marie Presley (@LisaPresley) May 14, 2022

In addition to the new trailer, the soundtrack information for Elvis was also revealed. Headlined by “original songs and recordings from Elvis Aaron Presley,” the intriguing array of acts on the album will include many of the film’s cast members, as well as Eminem & Cee-Lo Green, Doja Cat, Gary Clark Jr., Chris Isaak, Tame Impala, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Nicks and more.

The exact track listing and release date information is forthcoming.

 

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