Multiple outlets confirm that Gyllenhaal is set to play Gladys Presley, the mother of Elvis, She joins previously announced Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

The movie from the Oscar-nominated filmmaker will explore “the life and music of Presley through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks).” 

Butler is set to play king of rock ‘n’ roll with Olivia DeJonge set to play his wife Priscilla Presley.

Luhrmann will direct from a script he wrote with Craig Pearce, his writing partner on The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge.

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The star of TV shows Switched at Birth, Ruby & The Rockits and The Carrie Diaries managed to beat the likes of Harry Styles and Ansel Elgort and convinced Luhrmann he’s the right person for the job.

“I knew I couldn’t make this film if the casting wasn’t absolutely right, and we searched thoroughly for an actor with the ability to evoke the singular natural movement and vocal qualities of this peerless star, but also the inner vulnerability of the artist,” the Australian director said in a statement.

Austin Butler caught his eye with the role in his Broadway debut The Iceman Cometh, and the young actor was on the road to greatness even before he was cast as Elvis. This list of his most recent projects includes Jim Jarmusch’s horror-comedy The Dead Don’t Die and Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.

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Baz Luhrmann’s next film will focus on Elvis Presley’s early years, and its cast is already shaping up to be amazing. Tom Hanks has been cast as Colonel Tom Parker, the singer’s infamous manager who controlled every aspect of his life.

The lead actor is yet to be cast, but something tells us that the movie will be in safe hands. Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Harry Styles screen-tested for the role, and they all have a great track record behind them. All of the actors in the running have a singing background, but Luhrmann is yet to pick his favorite.

This won’t be his first time tackling this genre since he previously won an Oscar for the hit musical Moulin Rouge!

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Multiple outlets confirm that Gyllenhaal is set to play Gladys Presley, the mother of Elvis, She joins previously announced Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

The movie from the Oscar-nominated filmmaker will explore “the life and music of Presley through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks).” 

Butler is set to play king of rock ‘n’ roll with Olivia DeJonge set to play his wife Priscilla Presley.

Luhrmann will direct from a script he wrote with Craig Pearce, his writing partner on The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge.

The post Maggie Gyllenhaal Cast in Elvis Biopic appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The star of TV shows Switched at Birth, Ruby & The Rockits and The Carrie Diaries managed to beat the likes of Harry Styles and Ansel Elgort and convinced Luhrmann he’s the right person for the job.

“I knew I couldn’t make this film if the casting wasn’t absolutely right, and we searched thoroughly for an actor with the ability to evoke the singular natural movement and vocal qualities of this peerless star, but also the inner vulnerability of the artist,” the Australian director said in a statement.

Austin Butler caught his eye with the role in his Broadway debut The Iceman Cometh, and the young actor was on the road to greatness even before he was cast as Elvis. This list of his most recent projects includes Jim Jarmusch’s horror-comedy The Dead Don’t Die and Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.

The post Austin Butler Cast as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s Upcoming Biopic appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Baz Luhrmann’s next film will focus on Elvis Presley’s early years, and its cast is already shaping up to be amazing. Tom Hanks has been cast as Colonel Tom Parker, the singer’s infamous manager who controlled every aspect of his life.

The lead actor is yet to be cast, but something tells us that the movie will be in safe hands. Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Harry Styles screen-tested for the role, and they all have a great track record behind them. All of the actors in the running have a singing background, but Luhrmann is yet to pick his favorite.

This won’t be his first time tackling this genre since he previously won an Oscar for the hit musical Moulin Rouge!

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