Elvis (2021 film)

Elvis is an upcoming biographical film about Elvis Presley co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann, and starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

Elvis
Directed byBaz Luhrmann
Produced by
Screenplay by
Starring
CinematographyMandy Walker
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • November 5, 2021 (2021-11-05) (United States)
CountryUnited States
Australia
LanguageEnglish

It is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Premise

Chronicles the life and career of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.

Cast

Production

The project was first announced in April 2014, when Baz Luhrmann entered negotiations to direct the film, with Kelly Marcel writing the script.[1]

No further development on the film was announced until March 2019, when Tom Hanks was cast in the role of Colonel Tom Parker. Luhrmann was set as director, and also replaced Marcel as screenwriter with Craig Pearce and Sam Bromell.[2][3][4] In July, the front runners for the role of Presley were Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Harry Styles, with Butler winning the role later that month.[5][6] In October, Olivia DeJonge was cast to play Priscilla Presley.[7] Maggie Gyllenhaal and Rufus Sewell were cast as Gladys and Vernon Presley in February 2020, with Yola cast as Sister Rosetta Tharpe.[8][4][3]

Filming began in Australia on January 28, 2020.[9][10][11] On March 12, 2020, it was halted when Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic.[12][13]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2021.[14] It was previously scheduled to be released on October 1, 2021, but was pushed back, with The Batman taking its slot due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

References
  1. Sneider, Jeff (April 30, 2014). "Baz Luhrmann in Negotiations to Direct Elvis Presley Biopic for Warner Bros. (Exclusive)". The Wrap.
  2. "Tom Hanks In Talks To Play Colonel Tom Parker In Baz Luhrmann Untitled Elvis Presley Pic". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. "Yola to Play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  4. "Rufus Sewell to Play Elvis Presley's Father in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Drama (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  5. "Top Young Talent Vying For Elvis In Baz Luhrmann Film; Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Harry Styles". Deadline.
  6. "Baz Luhrmann Sets Austin Butler In Starmaking Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In Warner Bros Film". Deadline.
  7. "Baz Luhrmann Elvis Presley Film Finds Its Priscilla Presley In Netflix 'The Society' Actress Olivia DeJonge". Deadline.
  8. "Maggie Gyllenhaal to Play Elvis Presley's Mom in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  9. Austin Butler Lands Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In WB’s Biopic Directed By Baz Lurhmann [sic] hnentertainment.co
  10. Novak, Lauren (January 28, 2020). "Tom Hanks Has Begun Filming For The Elvis Presley Biopic In Australia". Do You Remember. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
  11. Price, Amy (January 31, 2020). "Tom Hanks visits a Gold Coast beach as flooding delays filming on Baz Luhrmann's Elvis movie". Courier Mail.
  12. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-03-12). "Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus As Outbreak Hits 'Elvis Presley' Film". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  13. Stedman, Alex (2020-03-12). "Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Test Positive for Coronavirus". Variety. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 20, 2020). "'The Batman' Flies To Fall 2021, 'Sopranos' Prequel Moves To March & More As Warner Bros. Makes Release Date Changes Due To COVID-19 Climate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  15. Warner Bros. Dates Baz Luhrmann ‘Elvis Presley’ Movie, Shifts ‘Dune’ & More deadline.com
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