Who plays Elvis Presley in the new Elvis movie?
ELVIS Presley was a legendary music icon and a name known by people around the world.
The latest film from Baz Luhrmann will cover the life of the "King of Rock and Roll." But, who plays Elvis? Here's everything you need to know.
Who plays Elvis Presley?
Austin Butler, 30, takes on the titlular role as the rock and roll star in the newest adaptation.
He was born on 17 August 1991 in Anaheim, California.
Austin became popular through various roles on the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon and CW, appearing in Switched at Birth, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and The Carrie Diaries.
News broke that Austin would play Elvis in 2019 and it launched him into superstardom.
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The highly anticipated film will explore the life and music of Elvis Presley as well as his complicated relationships.
Tom Hanks will star as the music legend's controversial manager.
Who has previously played Elvis Presley in TV shows and movies?
Austin Butler will not be the first star to have played Elvis in either TV series or on the big screen.
Here are some actors who also took on the huge role.
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell played Elvis in this 1979 biopic.
He earned an Emmy nomination for his performance which is set on the night of Elvis' big Las Vegas comeback show.
It sees Elvis flashing back to big and small moments from his life, including his early days in Mississippi, and his relationships.
Don Johnson
In 1981, Don Johnson portrayed Elvis in the made-for-TV movie Elvis and the Beauty Queen.
It traces the years long love affair between the superstar and beauty pageant winner Linda Thompson.
Johnson surprised viewers by not even attempting to sound like Presley and acting out the role in his own voice.
David Keith
David Keith starred as Elvis Presley in the 1988 comedy film Heartbreak Hotel.
In the film, a teenager decides to kidnap Elvis Presley to cheer up his mother, a superfan who’s been hospitalized after a car accident.
You can watch the film as it is available on Amazon Prime.
Drake Milligan
Most recently Elvis has been played by Drake Milligan in the American drama TV series.
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It takes place at the Sun Studio in Memphis and is based on the musical Million Dollar Quartet.
Sun has the honour of being the first label to record the legendary Elvis.
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