“Elvis” is an upcoming biographical musical film directed by Baz Luhrmann, from a screenplay written by Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner, with a story by Luhrmann and Doner.
The movie tells the life and career of pop and movie star Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) as well as his relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Luke Bracey, David Wenham, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kodi Smit-McPhee, Gary Clark Jr., and Richard Roxburgh also star. The film is dedicated to the memory of The Ladd Company’s founder Alan Ladd Jr., who died in March 2022.
“Elvis” film will have its world premiere at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival on May 25, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in Australia on June 22, 2022, by Roadshow Films, and in the United States on June 24, by Warner.
The film chronicles the life and career of singer and actor Elvis Presley, from his early days as a child to becoming a pop star and movie star, as well as his complex relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker.
As it seems, the main theme song for the movie will be Eminem’s new song, titled “The King And I,” featuring CeeLo Green. You can preview the teaser and the song below:
You can also watch the new trailer below:
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— Marshall Mathers (@Eminem) May 23, 2022