We’ve just come off two of the biggest musical biopics in film history in Bohemian Rhapsody, about the life of Freddie Mercury and Rocketman, which chronicled the rise of Elton John’s early wild days. As talented as those two musical artists are though, they pale in comparison to the true king of rock that is Elvis Presley. And now he is also getting another big biopic of his own, this time directed by arguably the biggest theatrical director of them all, in Baz Luhrmann.
I may not be a big fan of Presley’s music personally, but there is no doubt his storied life and musical (and movie) impact is worth making a film about and to have a director like Luhrmann who is famed for putting on big epic spectacles in front of the camera does make me excited about this project. We do already have one actor cast in the movie and that is Tom Hanks, who will be playing the role of Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, but the real question everyone wants to know is who is going to take on the role of the icon himself, Elvis Presley.
And thanks to a new article by Deadline, we have an idea of who the front runners to play Elvis are. According to the article, Luhrmann filmed auditions with his frontrunners for the role which included Ansel Elgort (Baby Driver), Harry Styles (Dunkirk, One Direction, Miles Teller (Whiplash) and the lesser-known Austin Butler (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). While I can’t comment on Butler’s ability, I think the rest of those actors could all be a great fit, though I still have my doubts on Styles acting ability, there is no doubt that musically he is probably the best of the bunch.
Whoever gets the role, this will easily be the biggest role any of these actors have ever gotten and perhaps present a career-defining moment for them. Elvis’ blue-suede shoes are a big one to fill and its definitely going to take a remarkable performance from whoever gets the role, to bring him to life. Who would you like to see take on the role of the Presley in the upcoming movie?
Last Updated: July 3, 2019
Admiral Chief Umbra
July 3, 2019 at 15:51
Geez, everyone is getting a biopic.
In a few years we are going to see a biopic about a short little man of the night, who dresses in rubber often, and resides in a city of wind
(Pat. Pending)
Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:01
Would be more interesting than an Elvis biopic, that’s for sure.
Original Heretic
July 3, 2019 at 16:38
“Man of the night”?!
Jeez…
Admiral Chief Umbra
July 3, 2019 at 17:14
He is the terror that f(l)aps in teh night!!!
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:01
Sly Stallone should play Elvis. “Yo Pricillaaaaa! Where are my blue suede shoes? I dunno you know? Did you step on ’em by any chance?”
Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:01
Austin Butler looks like a younger Justin Bieber.
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:01
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G8crasha
July 3, 2019 at 16:12
I’m waiting in great anticipation for Bieber’s biopic!
Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:12
It’ll be nice to have one about a famous woman for a change. It’s all been men up til now. Elvis, Elton John, Freddy Krug… Mercury…
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:12
Jenna Jameson. And it should have a PG rating.
It will frustrate the living poop out of porn lovers.
Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:21
That’ll appease scat lovers though.
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:21
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Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:21
Please tell me you Googled that?
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:31
Didn’t need to.
Pariah
July 3, 2019 at 16:38
Well excuse me Mr Connoisseur.
Dutch Matrix
July 3, 2019 at 16:49
EEEWWWWW no sir!
Just well read.
BradeLunner
July 3, 2019 at 21:28
Big spectacles in front of the camera 😀 I hope that’s a reference to Gatsby!