'He found me': How Baz Luhrmann chose Austin Butler to play Elvis

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • Harriet Scott talks to Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler about how Austin got the lead role in the Elvis movie, does Austin miss the costumes and what was it like bringing Elvis back?
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  • @DebbieFree100
    @DebbieFree100 Рік тому +362

    Thank you, Harriet, for NOT interrupting Austin as he was speaking. Thank you for being courteous. Wonderful interview.

    • @rocketgirle3
      @rocketgirle3 Рік тому +1

      Are you being sarcastic lol? I think she just keeps interrupting ! I wish she would just let them talk.

    • @RH-tv9hk
      @RH-tv9hk Рік тому +7

      @Jen I couldn't find a single time she interrupted

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Рік тому

      @@rocketgirle3 it's just an interviewing style, don't like it then find another interviewer.

    • @rocketgirle3
      @rocketgirle3 Рік тому

      @@kbanghart Wow did you think that up all on your own. It was just a comment. There is no need to find another interviewer. Sharing opinions is called healthy debate.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Рік тому +3

      @@rocketgirle3 you said she keeps interrupting, so you might find another interviewer more enjoyable.

  • @rebelvgan4579
    @rebelvgan4579 Рік тому +759

    Austin's mum would be so proud of him, quite rightly. The fact he lost his mum at the same age as Elvis is another amazing synchronicity. I'm going to see the film again, loved it. :)

    • @Elijahhaswings
      @Elijahhaswings Рік тому +38

      Another commonality they had is Elvis was also a natural blonde. Austin was meant to play Elvis.

    • @suzannerobbins6293
      @suzannerobbins6293 Рік тому +5

      Going back again too! Have to see this one more than once!

    • @Boddissatva
      @Boddissatva Рік тому +5

      I just saw the movie. It was so moving.
      Those musical scenes were chilling.
      Austin is an old soul.

    • @johnhering7521
      @johnhering7521 Рік тому +3

      Totally agree with you. My wife has seen it 7 times!

    • @kennedystarr8094
      @kennedystarr8094 Рік тому +11

      That scene when his mother died was so sad, broke my heart seeing him that devastated, grabbing on to her clothes

  • @123Rockchild
    @123Rockchild Рік тому +364

    Seen the movie twice now. Elvis will give you chills and tears. Austin Butler becomes ELVIS.

  • @cards0486
    @cards0486 Рік тому +282

    Thank you, Denzel Washington!!
    Baz didn’t mention here, but in other interviews, that he only knew of Austin because Denzel called him to say,”I know you’re doing a movie on Elvis. I just did a play with a young actor. Austin Butler. You need to see him.”
    Baz didn’t even INOW Denzel, so it wasn’t a ‘buddy call’.
    It scares me to think someone else might have played Elvis.
    Austin was perfect. Every second he’s on screen is perfect.

    • @fifabublz17
      @fifabublz17 Рік тому +12

      I agree, it was perfection.

    • @charylene211
      @charylene211 Рік тому +11

      Great information about Denzel! Thanks!

    • @TamTranTriZzle
      @TamTranTriZzle Рік тому +12

      Baz was already aware of Austin from seeing him in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He also already had the tape from Austin before Denzel's call, which highly captivated and intrigued him further. It was later on that Denzel called and he said it just helped "seal the deal" and confirm his instincts about Butler.

    • @dextermoore278
      @dextermoore278 Рік тому +5

      Denzel is a Genius Actor who knows amazing young talent when he sees it. He was so right about Austin Butler. Austin killed this role. He was amazing.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Рік тому +1

      I mean, when you get a call from someone as respected as denzel, it's still kind of a buddy call so to speak.

  • @sabineg4243
    @sabineg4243 Рік тому +267

    Austin didn’t impersonate Elvis, he literally channeled him. Playing Elvis convincingly over a period of 23 years, it’s just incredible, because he’s 100% Elvis all the way thru. The voice, the look, every mannerism. Goosebumps !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Рік тому +5

      I've seen the movie twice and I had a really hard time seeing Elvis older, under influence of all the drugs and I'm sure depression. Nothing against the filmmakers, or costume and makeup people or Austin, they all did a wonderful job it was just tough to see the young Elvis and then the older one advanced in that condition and he was only 42. I'm 50 and still feel like I'm a pretty good shape LOL

    • @prestonbaum7123
      @prestonbaum7123 Рік тому

      No he didnt. There was nothing that made me think of Elvis when I watched this horrible depiction.

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart Рік тому +7

      @@prestonbaum7123 well, you can be in the minority then.

    • @maureenmurphy5881
      @maureenmurphy5881 Рік тому +4

      He absolutely did!

    • @donnabritt9796
      @donnabritt9796 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely!!!

  • @AshleyB_TV
    @AshleyB_TV Рік тому +139

    Austin blew it OUT OF THE WATER!! The entire dedication to that performance paid off big time. I see Oscar nom for sure.

    • @jennylee1510
      @jennylee1510 Рік тому +4

      I truly hope🤞 Baz, Austin, and Tom win an Oscar! Everything on this project is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL/SPECTACULAR!!! I’m gonna watch it again for the 2nd time soon! Maybe even a 3rd time “IF” possible! Honestly I can’t help falling in love with the movie - it’s SOOO GOOD!! 👏👏👏🕺🎸🎙 TCB⚡️

    • @lindapaquette
      @lindapaquette Рік тому +1

      I thought the movie did justice to Elvis and I am sure he would love the movie as Austin got it just right,we lost a part of Elvis and Pricilla on January 12th 2023 there pride and joy Lisa Marie Presley she with her father and her son rest in peace ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢

  • @ethandrood
    @ethandrood 2 роки тому +358

    Elvis's mum and Austin's mum got together in a dream and gifted Baz and us with Austin Butler.

    • @TheCelestialhealer
      @TheCelestialhealer 2 роки тому +13

      Absolutely agree ♥️

    • @Batgirl-yu7se
      @Batgirl-yu7se Рік тому +12

      I feel that is exactly what happened

    • @Jsqared-aka-justjenn
      @Jsqared-aka-justjenn Рік тому +10

      Love ❤️ you brother Shaw. Perfectly stated! It was heaven where the momma's got together.

    • @soapnorm
      @soapnorm Рік тому +9

      Yes! 💖😭💖😭💖😭💖

    • @joannemurdock7899
      @joannemurdock7899 Рік тому +8

      Yes I had read both Austin And Elvis mother's passed away when they were both 23 years old!

  • @samanthasmiles9112
    @samanthasmiles9112 Рік тому +516

    As a fan of Elvis, I have seen so many impersonations of Elvis that utterly failed the mark. Elvis is such a unique artist, it almost appears cheesy when others try to emulate him. When Baz said "I never thought I would find my Elvis" I can 100% see why he felt that way. But holy cow, Austin is in another league. You can tell he spent YEARS studying the man he was playing. I have seen hundreds of hours of Elvis performing that I was shocked how much Austin got right. Elvis was a blonde who died his hair black. So was Austin. His voice, his look, his moves, his song.... he permeated Elvis through his being. Fantastic movie. Baz and Austin are truly what made this film the art piece that it is. Bravo!

    • @Oceangirl_505
      @Oceangirl_505 Рік тому +6

      Dyed

    • @luizverdecanna8023
      @luizverdecanna8023 Рік тому +1

      What amaze me is to play the same acts of Real Elvis who we have plenty here at UA-cam we don´t need anymore the sameness I prefer the original Elvis.

    • @erospalombini7103
      @erospalombini7103 Рік тому

      @@luizverdecanna8023
      Same here my friend because all the rest is personators but Autism Butler makes Elvis look gay with down syndrome and he's goofy looking and nerdy.

    • @Grayman58
      @Grayman58 Рік тому +3

      Why are these guys sitting like two girls

    • @erospalombini7103
      @erospalombini7103 Рік тому

      @@Grayman58
      I thought the same 🤣

  • @heatworld
    @heatworld Рік тому +95

    Austin Butler literally glows 💞

  • @lindamena4505
    @lindamena4505 Рік тому +113

    Austin is so humble, kind talking, and cared so much how Elvis,s family and fans would feel about this movie. He seems to be a lot like Elvis. Wants to have so much respect for Elvis

  • @ceemartin5624
    @ceemartin5624 Рік тому +203

    Vanessa Hudgens for years had told Austin that he would be perfect as Elvis and if there was a movie about him that he HAD to go for it. So she really encouraged him to go for the role. What a shame they broke up afterwards.

    • @liz1993
      @liz1993 Рік тому +13

      the film basically resulted in their split. austin got really into elvis and hooked up with the actress who played priscilla

    • @karlaramsey6382
      @karlaramsey6382 Рік тому +10

      @@liz1993 how do you know that?

    • @dextermoore278
      @dextermoore278 Рік тому

      Vanessa is a total Psychopath. I am glad Austin dumped her. I can't stand Vanessa.

    • @newbeeify
      @newbeeify Рік тому +4

      ​@@liz1993 I don't think it was because of the other actresses. I feel like Austin just obsessed about Elvis so much that he just cut himself off from his personal life ....he said that himself

  • @DYA9091
    @DYA9091 Рік тому +13

    Austin is so massively talented, so wise, so humble, so vulnerable, he is beyond amazing, his ability to transmit emotions and feelings is beyond words.

  • @suzannerobbins6293
    @suzannerobbins6293 Рік тому +50

    Elvis must be smiling from Heaven knowing Austin did his life story perfectly!

  • @PeBoVision
    @PeBoVision Рік тому +53

    If Mr Butler and Mr Luhrman do not take home the top Oscars in their respective fields, the game is rigged. Strictly Ballroom remains my favourite Baz Luhrman film, but Elvis deserves all the praise it is getting. Luhrman is a next-level mastercraftman.

  • @jaystuart5666
    @jaystuart5666 Рік тому +126

    This movie has got me all shook up. Seen it 3 times in ten days and will go again. Stunning. Wow! So powerful.
    Oscars for these two without question surely.

    • @johnhering7521
      @johnhering7521 Рік тому +3

      Totally agree with you. My wife has seen it 7 times! Can't get enough of seeing it. Austin is spot on.

    • @brittanyhellard534
      @brittanyhellard534 Рік тому +1

      I seen it as well two times and plan to again ! Love it so much

    • @denisebodey1817
      @denisebodey1817 Рік тому

      Your wife ain't blind, that's for sure! 😉

  • @cafe80s
    @cafe80s Рік тому +20

    Great interviewer! She let him speak during his emotional descriptions and didn't interrupt.

    • @ThinWhiteAxe
      @ThinWhiteAxe Рік тому

      Yeah that's underappreciated until you see an interviewer who won't shut up 😂

  • @channelabdullaev
    @channelabdullaev Рік тому +7

    I’ve heard him explain his tape so many times but hearing it again the nth time, this way, in this interview, it chokes me up. Austin, what a sweetie and mama’s boy! I have three sons and can only hope when my little boys grow up to be men, they’d still have that kind of love still for me!

  • @ghangusleonard9954
    @ghangusleonard9954 Рік тому +66

    "ELVIS", I cried throughout the movie...it was so surreal and so true to life. Baz, has got to be a genius with a midas touch! I will see you at the Oscar's!!

  • @The_Master
    @The_Master Рік тому +33

    Such a well-spoken and humble young man. A star is born.

  • @ruthnagarya2028
    @ruthnagarya2028 Рік тому +5

    There are times when Austin has so much carisma you forget you are watching an ACTOR you feel like you're watching Elvis. AUSTIN HAS A SPECIAL AURA, A QUALITY THAT CAN'T BE BUILT...Gary Oldman 7./8/22 You cannot OVERSTATE the level of aACTING ACHIEVEMENT done by Austin.....Baz Luhrmann THIS IS WHY AUSTIN DESERVES TO WIN THE OSCAR, no other nominee comes close to his astonishing performance.

  • @breathewithme8092
    @breathewithme8092 Рік тому +2

    Austin has that softness in his face that Elvis had which is another reason this film was the best ever of Elvis. I enjoyed every moment of this creative masterpiece.

  • @PlanetYokoshima
    @PlanetYokoshima Рік тому +7

    I've been having existential crisis after the film but this interview inspired me. Can't wait to hear his speech when he wins an Oscar, that's how much confidence I give to this production.

  • @franciscalove2778
    @franciscalove2778 2 роки тому +41

    Tonight I am going to the movie Elvis with my husband. I am so excited!!!

    • @kelcianderson6997
      @kelcianderson6997 2 роки тому +5

      I see it tomorrow I am over the moon and my heart is beating like crazy!

    • @Lakeshore14
      @Lakeshore14 2 роки тому +5

      Saw it last night and it was beyond anything I could have hoped for. Will be seeing it again next week. It was great and Austin Butler and Tom Hanks should both be in line for Oscars.

    • @Batgirl-yu7se
      @Batgirl-yu7se Рік тому +4

      It was amazing I can't wait to see it again!!

  • @jadeashleymusic
    @jadeashleymusic Рік тому +3

    austin was amazing could not think fo anyone else that could play elvis except for austin butler! he derserves an oscar award

  • @teedub3984
    @teedub3984 Рік тому +44

    I love their chemistry, what a lovely young man, I hope this doesn't change him ❤

  • @LovedByYou
    @LovedByYou 2 роки тому +40

    I will say, you can tell this role, this story and ELVIS means sooooo much to Austin.

  • @Samp50
    @Samp50 Рік тому +2

    Austin B is so down to earth, doesn't look like a Hollywood guy..He is thoughtful, has depth and emotions ...

  • @barbiewilliams7081
    @barbiewilliams7081 Рік тому +64

    I saw Elvis Friday night and omg. I thoughti was watching Elvis on stage. Austin was amazing, no one else could come close to that. What an amazing young man. You deserve a Grammy for this film. I am going to seeit again this Friday. Love the movie, Baz, and Austin. Best movie of all time.

    • @jacquelineloveselvis
      @jacquelineloveselvis Рік тому +1

      You need to go to the opticians. 👓 👓 👓

    • @denisebodey1817
      @denisebodey1817 Рік тому +1

      I adore Adam Lambert, but at his age he couldn't pull off Louisiana Hayride Elvis.

  • @nmal8702
    @nmal8702 2 роки тому +112

    AMAZING movie and to know the story behind how he connected with Elvis had me in tears!

    • @ladyofthewoods2448
      @ladyofthewoods2448 Рік тому +3

      Same here

    • @ileneneterer9657
      @ileneneterer9657 Рік тому +2

      @@ladyofthewoods2448 Me too, I couldn’t stop crying

    • @Irene-qe5hu
      @Irene-qe5hu Рік тому +4

      I've just seen it this evening, came out of the cinema couldn't stop crying and couldn't speak...it is an unforgettable daunting film, Austin 1000% superb, but I'm heartbroken for Elvis, and how that con man Parker, worked him to death....imo Parker killed Elvis by exhausting him with work to keep his gambling addiction going...by the time Elvis realised he was too tired, and very ill....basically lost the will to live....God Bless you Elvis, now at peace with your folks, and beautifull only grandson Benjamin keough...❤

    • @ladyofthewoods2448
      @ladyofthewoods2448 Рік тому +1

      @@Irene-qe5hu just your reply makes me cry I don’t know bout seeing it I’m sure I’d need box tissue.

    • @Irene-qe5hu
      @Irene-qe5hu Рік тому

      @@ladyofthewoods2448 Hi Lady...I was wondering if you have seen the Elvis movie yet.🤔

  • @SavannahCarnley
    @SavannahCarnley Рік тому +19

    Austin deserved that role so much, he was meant for that role.

  • @cortneypalm11
    @cortneypalm11 Рік тому +6

    Incredible commitment and passion and talent. He 1000% deserves an Oscar for this performance! He might be Elvis reincarnated! 😂🎥🤷🏻‍♀️ bravo

  • @MrMakingwavesmedia
    @MrMakingwavesmedia Рік тому +4

    can really not believe people are saying negative things about this film. I am not even a big Elvis fan but this film was a piece of art and deserves nothing but praises. Austin deserves an Oscar it would be a tragedy if he does not get one.

  • @butterflymoon6368
    @butterflymoon6368 Рік тому +17

    Now that Austin has found that voice/way of speaking, he's not changing it.

    • @joanneschappert6984
      @joanneschappert6984 Рік тому

      Kaia Gerber seems to like it!

    • @amandarodriguez4142
      @amandarodriguez4142 Рік тому

      @@joanneschappert6984 For now. Until the next one likes it. And besides, they’re not going to be together for long anyway.

  • @elvishouck
    @elvishouck Рік тому +5

    I have never seen an actor do a whole life transformation the way Austin did. He truly became Elvis Presley. Baz created an Epic movie about a man we all knew & loved. Thank you Baz!

  • @martinagulan4151
    @martinagulan4151 Рік тому +12

    Elvis always wished to be a serious actor. Maybe Elvis is now reincarnated as Austin. In any case Massive Respect.

  • @lorirose7126
    @lorirose7126 Рік тому +3

    I’m so impressed with Austin and of course Baz. What a production and the psyche of how he treated the film and Elvis’s life. Wow!

  • @Pos608
    @Pos608 2 роки тому +24

    What a beautiful story of how he made the tape. Cosmic coincidence between Elvis and him

  • @tonnyiaallen456
    @tonnyiaallen456 Рік тому +2

    The Dynamic Duo!! Austin “killed” it as Elvis!! Baz is AH-mazing as a Director!! I have watched Elvis on the big screen twice and purchased the movie and simply obsessed with this interpretation of Elvis’ life. Can’t wait for the Director’s cut!! In 2023, Oscar need to holla at them!! 🎉 Real Talk!! 😝

  • @bekkiharper2963
    @bekkiharper2963 Рік тому +21

    It’s so wild that Elvis died Aug 16th and Austin was born Aug 17th. Many years apart obviously. Yet I haven’t seen it mentioned at all.

    • @TheHomesteadingHobbit
      @TheHomesteadingHobbit Рік тому +1

      It makes you wonder about reincarnation and if Austin's birth happened the day after the anniversary of Elvis' death.

  • @Verbsdescribeus
    @Verbsdescribeus Рік тому +2

    A colab made in Heaven of Rock n roll, gospel and country! May you all get awarded for your amazing work that made to go to 8 different cinemas to watch it :)

  • @sallymelville6848
    @sallymelville6848 Рік тому +5

    When I watched the final scene-last performance Elvis did-I was not sure if it was Austin or Elvis himself! Wow! Loved the film and will watch it repeatedly.

  • @chanelsouth1604
    @chanelsouth1604 Рік тому +31

    As I little girl I was infatuated 🤩 with Elvis and after seeing the movie Elvis I felt this beautiful young man Austin, brought him to life. He did a extraordinary job

  • @girlfromlebanon
    @girlfromlebanon 2 роки тому +132

    Just came from the theatre. Amazing film, congratulations to Baz and all his team, also Austin did an amazing job! The ending had me in tears!

    • @ethandrood
      @ethandrood Рік тому +11

      Same. I sobbed all the way home.

    • @fifabublz17
      @fifabublz17 Рік тому +2

      @@ethandrood the ending was so emotional. I wish he hadn’t felt so trapped

    • @ethandrood
      @ethandrood Рік тому +3

      @@fifabublz17 Elvis ran out of dreams 😢

    • @fifabublz17
      @fifabublz17 Рік тому +2

      @@ethandrood :( the way he held on to Priscilla’s hand when she was leaving the car

    • @cloudyxsarah
      @cloudyxsarah Рік тому +3

      I was crying the whole movie starting at his mom dying. I cried the whole way home too. 😭

  • @charlotteallen3619
    @charlotteallen3619 2 роки тому +61

    This movie was absolutely amazing! So surreal and the artistic direction was done beautifully.

  • @rebeccawoodside2137
    @rebeccawoodside2137 Рік тому +65

    Austin's story about his mother was truly captivating. It seem as Elvis's mom and Austins mom souls were in heaven watching Austin sing unchained melody and decided aust was the right choice to play Elvis and told Elvis to go capture austins soul that's the only way I can explain his performance.

    • @avonnemejia7861
      @avonnemejia7861 Рік тому +4

      me too! this is absolutely a CHANNELED movie.. Elvis is in this movie for real

    • @fruzsinacsabai2262
      @fruzsinacsabai2262 Рік тому +1

      exactly. and now I’m crying, thanks!

    • @m.e.w.4394
      @m.e.w.4394 Рік тому

      At the end of the movie, when Unchained Melody was performed as part of one of Elvis’s last concerts, that WAS Elvis - NOT Austin. I can tell you that was Elvis because I attended one of his last concerts, in June 1977. That scene had me in tears, it was exactly Elvis as I witnessed him that night. They inserted film clips of Elvis’s live performances into the movie, including the one where Elvis sings Unchained Melody at the end of his life.

    • @fruzsinacsabai2262
      @fruzsinacsabai2262 Рік тому +1

      @@m.e.w.4394 I think Rebecca was talking about the audition tape that Austin sent to Baz. that’s where he is singing Unchained Melody

  • @stephaniefulton5819
    @stephaniefulton5819 Рік тому +5

    Austin’s mom helped him get that role. How special is that. Extraordinary film!

  • @barbaramckenzie3756
    @barbaramckenzie3756 Рік тому +2

    One of the best performances I've ever seen. I saw Elvis in person twice. 1971 and 1976. Still have the tee shirt. My heart is so sad for the Presley family ❤️

  • @peternewell3570
    @peternewell3570 Рік тому +65

    I saw the movie this weekend and let me tell you it was an incredible movie and I was still crying When I walked out of theater so inspiring never knew his life is like this

    • @user-to4bs9dv9g
      @user-to4bs9dv9g Рік тому +7

      The movie got me right here 👉❤️. So incredibly powerful. Well done Baz!
      Well done Austin!
      Well done to the rest of the cast!

    • @kiwhinese
      @kiwhinese Рік тому +5

      I drove home crying, bsolutely bawling listening to If I can dream. I was touched and I completely agree with you Peter

    • @johnhering7521
      @johnhering7521 Рік тому +4

      Totally agree with you. Many people were crying at the end. Many people still remember where they were at when it was announced that Elvis died.

  • @katherynsburns118
    @katherynsburns118 Рік тому +8

    I have seen Elvis at cinema three times and watched copy I bought 3 times. Absolutely wonderful. Makes me so happy to see how wonderful Austin was In this movie. I don’t have much happiness in my life now but Austin has certainly put a smile and spark in my eyes!!!!

    • @carynjohnson5893
      @carynjohnson5893 Рік тому +1

      I totaĺly agree with you...I have seen it 21 times and wiĺl continue!

  • @daniellecatterall21
    @daniellecatterall21 Рік тому +1

    on screen - off screen he's voice hypothesis you I love how real he is Austin definitely channelled Elvis why it worked so well he was destined to play him❤️

  • @oliviasanders3181
    @oliviasanders3181 Рік тому +5

    this brought me to tears my mom just passed away and i was 22 at the time so it hits deep.

  • @barbaraholley2856
    @barbaraholley2856 Рік тому +4

    Just watched the movie. It was fabulous. Austin captured my heart in the role as Elvis. I was so sad when his life ended. Literally heart broken. Well done guys. I love Baz Lurhman movies.

  • @Angelfeather100
    @Angelfeather100 Рік тому +48

    Exceptional movie, saw it twice already and still want more. Austin and Baz did a fantastic job!

  • @strooomon
    @strooomon 2 роки тому +57

    Austin surprised me with his ability to convey thought. He seems very intelligent. I say surprised as his good looks are powerful and could easily distract.

    • @delsmontgomery
      @delsmontgomery 2 роки тому +9

      I agree, I was surprised at first. But good looking people can be intelligent too. I think that's what they mainly struggle with. They get underestimated for their ability to put in work or speak properly because people judge them over something God gives them hah

    • @felinegroovey8627
      @felinegroovey8627 2 роки тому +9

      He's very connected to his own feelings and others' as well.

    • @elianacarvalhok1593
      @elianacarvalhok1593 2 роки тому +3

      Same here.

    • @butterflymoon6368
      @butterflymoon6368 Рік тому

      Uhm what? Good looking men are usually very deep and much nicer people overall. It's the other men we want to worry about...

    • @joanneschappert6984
      @joanneschappert6984 Рік тому +1

      The best looking people can be very intelligent, the valedictorian of my grade was the best looking girl in the our whole high school!

  • @dondijoyner9338
    @dondijoyner9338 2 роки тому +10

    I know your mom is looking down from heaven and is so proud

  • @lcclark2862
    @lcclark2862 Рік тому +20

    When you look back and see how God will do it! That was devine mama intervention and inspiration! Just like Elvis, Austin was chosen and it was wonderful! I'd LOVE to see his "Unchained Melody" audition tape.

    • @marymedmonds1788
      @marymedmonds1788 Рік тому +2

      I want to see that tape, too. It was heartwarming to hear how that came about. Austin feels Elvis rather than imitating him. Love that.💕💕💕

  • @DF-os5ni
    @DF-os5ni 2 роки тому +43

    I saw it on Thursday night it was a amazing look at not only musical genius and icon but the man behind it all and his journey as the film paces thru.. Austin thank you for a solid performance and a unique look at Elvis and your range as a actor. Baz thank you for your vision and genius and to the entire cast and crew 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @Kaleenas2
    @Kaleenas2 Рік тому +27

    I have never had a movie cause me to feel so many different emotions! I loved loved loved everything about it. I was a very young girl when I came to love Elvis and this film brought back ALL the "feels" from so long ago! VERY WELL DONE!!! Thanks for this amazing gift!

  • @TheRussRave
    @TheRussRave 2 роки тому +59

    What a remarkable, wonderful and talented young man. And Baz Luhrmann is a creative genius!

    • @joannemurdock7899
      @joannemurdock7899 Рік тому

      The clothes were made and designed by BAZ LURHMANN s wife Catherine ! What a talented twosome!

    • @leebillington1909
      @leebillington1909 Рік тому +2

      He really is a wonderful talented young man!
      I totally agree about Baz Luhrmann.

  • @user-dz8ji1tv8u
    @user-dz8ji1tv8u Рік тому +5

    Please give Austin the Oscar!

  • @rozenart5768
    @rozenart5768 Рік тому +4

    Just saw the film. I've seen so many Elvis movies and they're always movies. This, this is a whole other animal. Starting to watch moving to the core. By the end my eyes were glued to him and I kept forgetting this was Austin B and reminding myself it wasn't EP. because of how shaken I was. Scary beyond words... be prepared.

  • @terrirobertson7821
    @terrirobertson7821 2 роки тому +22

    Moulin Rouge and Strickly Ballroom are my 2 favorite movies. They touch my soul like nothing else I've ever seen. I can't wait to see this movie!💞

    • @mizzzlind
      @mizzzlind Рік тому +1

      You gonna love Elvis 😀

  • @motivate4change
    @motivate4change Рік тому +9

    I think Elvis SENT Austin to make this movie with Baz... it's just too much of a coincidence...Souls live on FOREVER...and their energy continues on forever...and I feel that Elvis needed someone to portray him in a movie today..he sent Austin to do this...

  • @Mangoxmoon
    @Mangoxmoon Рік тому +3

    4:40 anyone who has lost a family member close and deal with grief understand the random dreams we have of our lost loved one.. I lost my dad as 21 and I’m 25 now those dreams are so full of Grief:(

  • @fellowhuman7085
    @fellowhuman7085 Рік тому +13

    Austin has got a gorgeous spirit. He kind of made Elvis live again. Outstanding.

    • @denisebodey1817
      @denisebodey1817 Рік тому +1

      More than his spirit is gorgeous!

    • @fellowhuman7085
      @fellowhuman7085 Рік тому

      @@denisebodey1817 lolll yeah but I'm more concerned with his work ethic and the love and passion for acting he put into this film. It's extraordinary!

  • @jasmineseaman853
    @jasmineseaman853 2 роки тому +31

    it’s definitely a unique movie and i had to watch it again but i really love it.
    austin did amazing, and really brings elvis back 🖤

  • @keepclearofthemoors8886
    @keepclearofthemoors8886 Рік тому +16

    Wow I wasn’t expecting Austin’s amazing response and back story to his audition/tape. That really blew me away actually. I haven’t seen the movie but I can’t wait now. I’m sure there are people wanting to hate on him (because there always are haters) but even those people surely must see the special connection this young man has with the King. Wow 🤩

  • @cryptic1741
    @cryptic1741 Рік тому +11

    Austin is adorable. Seems like such a sweet guy and so respectful of Elvis. I just saw the movie a few days ago but now I want to see it again!

  • @bebegreene9356
    @bebegreene9356 Рік тому +12

    Austin deserves an Oscar; the film really touched me…..

  • @nebraska1424
    @nebraska1424 Рік тому +11

    Just saw the movie for the second time!! It was amazing, I 10/10 highly recommended to go see it. Wonderful job Austin butler and Baz Luhrmann the director and the other cast members!! Great job

  • @kierr2534
    @kierr2534 Рік тому +11

    watched the movie 2 times it’s so good. I absolutely love austin and he did such a phenomenal job i’m probably gonna go watch it for a 3rd time but with my grandparents who were fans!!! i love this movie!!

  • @sebsandford1858
    @sebsandford1858 2 роки тому +19

    I do can’t wait for Elvis!!!! 😆

  • @NB-lx6gz
    @NB-lx6gz Рік тому +4

    I know Austin's mummy is proud of him

  • @lifeissweet9826
    @lifeissweet9826 Рік тому +26

    Elvis is impossible to imitate, but Austin did it! Thank goodness they used elvis recordings. Loved hearing those. It will be a crime if Austin does not win an Oscar.

  • @helenakatic1690
    @helenakatic1690 Рік тому +12

    I'm so glad that he found Austin Butler.That was perfect choice.He is very talented man who bring us back in time when Elvis ruled and he did it spectacular.

  • @captainlou9677
    @captainlou9677 Рік тому +27

    Great interview! Loved hearing a genuinely heartfelt answer to how Austin found his connection to the role. He was phenomenal. This film was everything I hoped it would be. Baz has made an amazing film.

  • @dumdum3470
    @dumdum3470 Рік тому +3

    "COMPETENT FILM", the understatement of the year. It was extraordinary

  • @r1verman
    @r1verman Рік тому

    My mom would've absolutely loved this movie. She was such a big Elvis fan. I was 6 years old in 1977 and remember my mom being just heartbroken on her birthday that year. It was the day Elvis died on August 16.

  • @lorettaharris4377
    @lorettaharris4377 Рік тому +13

    Austin did a wonderful job starring as Elvis. He captured his spirit, and voice, and dance moves. That was the best Elvis I have ever seen. Baz Lurhmann Thank you for making this movie before I died.

  • @valdornas
    @valdornas Рік тому +2

    Austin's story brought me to tears

  • @joanneseden2202
    @joanneseden2202 Рік тому +9

    What an amazing movie. Austin is so amazing.

  • @karenross9888
    @karenross9888 2 роки тому +16

    Stupendous movie! Austin and Tom were magnetic. TCB❤

  • @bobqzzi
    @bobqzzi Рік тому +4

    Saw Elvis this evening. It's a really terrific film

  • @carolynshuluk8161
    @carolynshuluk8161 2 роки тому +14

    Can’t wait for the movie

  • @Natalie-ng5wt
    @Natalie-ng5wt Рік тому +6

    Austin was so so amazing, I was so moved by his performance 🕺🏻🖤🤎🖤

  • @cproudfoot61
    @cproudfoot61 Рік тому +2

    Love love love that young man ❤

  • @227Love
    @227Love 2 роки тому +13

    Heartbreaking the part about his mom

  • @manfredmeyer2810
    @manfredmeyer2810 2 роки тому +14

    I did see the movie 🎥 🍿 I love it A Great beautiful and fantastic movie they did Great job Austin, Tom, Baz I'm going to see it again.

  • @dondijoyner9338
    @dondijoyner9338 2 роки тому +8

    austin you were absolutely wonderful

  • @missdale9
    @missdale9 Рік тому +3

    Austin Butler is just the finest man I have ever seen.

  • @craigwoolbert2443
    @craigwoolbert2443 Рік тому +2

    that was fantastic

  • @kiwhinese
    @kiwhinese Рік тому +8

    The way Austin channeled Elvis and how Baz captured that was a beautiful harmony. I was so moved, and am in a euphoria of who he was. Elvis eserved so much better, he was a broken man with pieces missing when put back together.

  • @littleblackbabycat
    @littleblackbabycat 2 роки тому +13

    Another masterpiece from Baz🥰

  • @kerrymeyer239
    @kerrymeyer239 Рік тому +5

    I have now seen it three times .. it just gets better and better ❤️Austin was incredible!!

  • @auroraveneziacarlislemakea8186

    Baz is pure " GENIUS"🌹

  • @littlesister7021
    @littlesister7021 Рік тому +4

    Baz has given us such a Beautiful film. Austin just crushed it all the way. I think this is my favorite movie about Elvis. I still like Michael ST Gerard in the series Good Rockin Tonight, Elvis The Early Years. Also Kurt Russell in the TV film ELVIS. Austin Butler really sings and he got Elvis's moves spot on. Austin sharing his story about losing his mother at 23 like Elvis losing his mother at 23, just very touching. It was meant to be that Austin would portray Elvis, and I believe Elvis's spirit guided him through it. Thanks So Much Baz and Austin for this Amazing! Awesome! Film. I'd like to see Austin work with Baz again later on. Take Care! and God Bless You!

  • @eliarosalesperez2527
    @eliarosalesperez2527 Рік тому +1

    es tan sencillo este chico con los pies muy bien puestos en el piso y si si madre estaría muy orgullosa de su hijo con la magistral interpretación que hizo d Elvis Presley su trabajo le costó 2 años estudiar todo lo que pudo d Elvis Austin se merece el Oscar por tan estupendo trabajo y toda la película maravillosa ví rapsodia Bohemia y m gusto mucho pero está d Elvis con este chico m enamoro no les miento no la pude ver en cine la Vi en una plataforma y la compré la he visto 10 veces y quiero seguir viéndola y como dije antes este chico Austin hizo un trabajo increíble y que m perdone tom hans lo odio en esta película bueno a su personaje d el coronel mi aplauso a esta maravillosa película 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @BlastinAdrian
    @BlastinAdrian Місяць тому

    I've been doing him for almost 2 years now, "Thank you very much"

  • @lauriesuntheimer6875
    @lauriesuntheimer6875 Рік тому +1

    Love it. Great movie. He was great

  • @sweetgirl5752
    @sweetgirl5752 Рік тому +1

    Austin its such a handsome guy so cute, working along with this crazy Tom Hanks it was the perfect pair, good move.