In Hollywood they have always loved biographical films, or biopicsand in recent years, hits like Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsodywhich tell the life stories of Elton John and Freddie Mercury, respectively, have shown that it is the turn of great musicians to be on the big screen, since they often lead enigmatic and fascinating lives.
And, of course, “The King of Rock” could not be left out. The new film based on the life of Elvis Presley, Elvisit does not take long to be released and the first official trailer has even come out.
The first look at Elvis
Yes OK Elvis It is not the first film based on the life of this artist who, to this day, is a legend in the world of music, with this first advance we can see that it promises a lot and will give us a glimpse of the whirlpool that was the life of one of the most famous musicians in all history. The official synopsis says the following:
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley and his complicated relationship with his enigmatic agent, Colonel Tom Parker. The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning more than 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, set against the backdrop of the cultural landscape in the United States. At the center of that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
There is a lot of talent behind this film
There is a whole team full of talent behind the making of this film. It is directed by Baz Luhrmann, the director of Moulin Rouge, a film that made him an Oscar winner, and we are even more excited to see what he will do with the story of the “King of Rock.” In addition, Luhrman collaborated on the script for the film.
Austin Butler stars as Elvis alongside the incredible Tom Hanks, who plays Colonel Tom Parker. If you loved the trailer, you’ll just have to wait a couple more months, as Elvis It will be released in June this year.