“In the Deep South, we were lynching effigies of Elvis!”

Interviewed when he was still in the middle of editing his “Elvis”, Baz Luhrmann was talkative, passionate, enthusiastic. In the studio and in front of the videoconference camera that connected him to the QMI Agency, the filmmaker moved to the invisible rhythm of the King’s hits, wanting to communicate his feverishness and his excitement as … Read more

Austin Butler: ‘My body stopped working the moment I left Elvis’ skin’

Suit, Ralph Lauren Purple Label. Shirt, Fursac. Tie, Anderson & Sheppard. Boots, Alessandro Vasini. Strap, Cartier.© Eric Ray Davidson PRODUCTION HAS STARTED six months later. The first scene, Elvis’ great comeback in 1968, was not the easiest to shoot. Austin Butler felt the panic coming but still knew how to maintain his unwavering positivity. Deep … Read more

Elvis | The desire for a great show

Sorry, your browser does not support videos Nine years later The Great Gatsbythe director of Red Mill Baz Luhrmann offers a “Shakespearean” vision of the life of Elvis Presley, through that of Colonel Parker, famous impresario of the King. Starring Austin Butler, whose performance won unanimous approval at the Cannes Film Festival, and Tom Hanks, … Read more

Austin Butler: “During filming, I fell asleep and woke up with Elvis”

At 30, Austin Butler explodes playing Elvis Presley in front of Baz Luhrmann’s camera. In a disturbing mimicry, he is a perfect King over almost three decades. Meet a new star. Paris Match. At only 30 years old, you have chosen a role that is almost impossible for an actor to wear. Did you feel … Read more

The Maneskins to conquer Cannes, in a golden suit and dreaming of Elvis

from Valerio Cappelli, sent to Cannes Damiano and associates in the soundtrack of the film with Tom Hanks dedicated to the king of rock they inflame the Croisette with a decidedly shimmering outfit «Here is the most awaited montee des marches of the 75th edition» shouts the speaker into the microphone. Crowd of great occasions … Read more