Apparently, not everyone is happy with how the Presleys were portrayed in the A24 film. It turns out that Elvis Presley’s heirs had a strong reaction to director Sofia Coppola’s new film, Priscilla. Here we tell you the details of what they said.
The movie Priscilla It is based on a book written by Elvis’s own ex-wife. Graduated Elvis and me, the text narrates the relationship that existed between the two, going through their marriage and reaching their divorce. For Sofia, it was important to capture everything that happened in Elvis’ eventful life, but from Priscilla’s perspective.
Keep reading – Priscilla: What do Elvis Presley’s heirs think of Sofia Coppola’s film?
However, not everyone likes how the interpretation of events has turned out. Sources of TMZ They told the outlet in mid-2023 that Elvis Presley’s estate is furious with the film. They claim the film was made without her consent and call it another attempt by Priscilla to make money. Besides, They call Coppola’s direction and writing “horrible”.
“It feels like a college movie. The set design is horrendous, it’s not what Graceland looks like.“, mentions one of the heirs.
However, not everyone thinks the same. Priscilla Presley, who served as executive producer on the feature film, is very excited about the final product and she’s glad that someone she admires is in charge of telling her story. This is how he told it to The Hollywood Reporter last August:
“When I saw the movie, I tried to separate myself from myself and experience it as if I were a fan or someone who is just waiting to see the movie. In the end, I was actually quite emotional. Of only being 14 [años]. You look back and think, ‘Why me? Because I am here? Why am I driving a limo, through the gates of Graceland [la mansión del cantante] with Elvis?’”
Priscilla is now available on MUBI.