Elvis Cast Talk Portraying Icons in Baz Luhrmann’s Film

Baz Luhrmann’s extremely anticipated “Elvis” film is a dream come true for the complete ensemble cast. Two weeks earlier than the just-released film’s worldwide premiere, “Elvis” stars Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alton Mason, and Yola sit in disbelief at Elvis Presley’s former dwelling, Graceland in Memphis, TN, as they share with POPSUGAR how grateful they’re to be a part of such a giant second.

“It’s so thrilling,” DeJonge — who portrays Priscilla Presley — says. “To be in Memphis, too. We’ve been touring for what looks like an eternity (solely a few weeks), however to kind of deliver it again house is so, so particular.” Mason and Yola — who star as rock ‘n’ roll icons Little Richard and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, respectively — echo DeJonge’s sentiments, saying they’re “feeling all the emotions” in regards to the new film.

Most of members of the “Elvis” solid painting figures that have been in the highlight lengthy earlier than their time, with iconic legacies to match, they usually all admit to feeling nerves about depicting them on display screen. “I believe I’d be loopy [to say] it wasn’t an all-around intimidating expertise for me,” DeJonge shares. “Luckily, I used to be so pleasantly shocked by all of the gamers on this movie, whether or not that is Tom [Hanks], Austin, Baz. They all are extremely educated, very open, and really current with you, which I believe are all actually essential qualities if you’re getting into a movie like this.”

Unlike the common music biopic, Luhrmann’s “Elvis” is difficult to categorize because it provides a brand new story in regards to the late rock ‘n’ roll singer’s epic rise and fall, all instructed from his supervisor Colonel Tom Parker’s (performed by Hanks) perspective.

Set throughout the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, “Elvis” takes an in depth take a look at Elvis’s lively years as one of many largest rock ‘n’ roll stars in American historical past. From his early days rising up in Memphis, to the town’s Black musicians that impressed him, to his relationship with ex-wife Priscilla, Luhrmann’s tackle Elvis is exclusive.

The solid name the movie an “electrical,” “balance-redressing” “spectacle” that is a whirlwind of daring theatrics. “It’s just like the Looney Tunes factor that Warner Bros. has, when it swirls round and it feels such as you soar into the outlet in ‘Space Jam,'” Harrison remarks. “That’s what this film’s like. You soar into it and you then sort of go, ‘Whoa, Elvis.'”

Read what else the “Elvis” solid must say about starring in the brand new movie, in theaters now.