Baz Luhrmann on Elvis, His 4-Hour Cut, and If Fans Will Ever See It
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- Опубліковано 24 чер 2022
- With Elvis now playing in theaters around the world, I recently got to speak with writer-director Baz Luhrmann about making the biopic. As you’ve seen in the trailers, Elvis is about the complicated relationship between Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks) and Elvis Presley (Austin Butler). The film tells Elvis’ story from Parker’s point of view, and it spans over two decades and includes Presley’s rise to fame against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.
During the interview, Luhrmann talked about how he works in the editing room, his four-hour version, if he’ll ever release an Elvis extended cut, why he made the movie for people to see in a movie theater, and more. In addition, he talks about what it was like to go to Graceland after premiering the movie in Memphis and eat barbeque with the Presley family.
As I have said many times, Austin Butler is superb in the role and actually sings Presley’s early songs in the film. His performance alone is reason to see the film. Elvis also stars Helen Thomson as Elvis’s mother, Gladys, Richard Roxburgh as Elvis’s father, Vernon, Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling, Natasha Bassett as Dixie Locke, David Wenham as Hank Snow, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King, Xavier Samuel as Scotty Moore, and Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow. To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
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PLEASE I WANT A 4 HOUR VERSION - I’m still thinking about the movie despite only watching it yesterday. Definitely gonna watch again and I’d sit still for another two hours of Austin Butler as Elvis
Il sortira la version de 4h, mais à mon avis, il va attendre la demande. Moi aussi j'aimerai le voir en intégralité.
Same I went twice to see it 🥹🥹 literally made me cry laugh everything!!
Me too mee too
Agree!!! The movie went by so fast and some parts of Elvis’s life was rushed by so fast…loved the movie, but give us a longer movie😎
Me too!!! Amazing!!!
We all would like to see an extended version of ELVIS.
Yes that would be great
Yes, indeed👌🎦😎💯
You must be joking, enough is enough.
Yup. You cant get enough of EP. That beautiful boy to fat sad druggie. 4 hours are not enough to tell the story. I used to think that fat drugged up EP is so heartbreaking. Yet his last concert was remarkable and a part of his legacy. He loved his fans and gave all to his fans until his passing.
@@OctPSfever Hello Jen what you think and say about EP is very sadly and badly Elvis were in the last concert very sick but greatful his voice so strong amazing heartfuly the song unchained melody Elvis were n ever a junkie he was take n a lot of pills sorry they DrNick give him the fact is Elvis died young what happend 🙏😢Rip Elvis forever I'm a true old Elvis fan since the fifties ❤️ from 🇦🇹 Vienna👌
You could have a 10 hour version - and I’d sit through it time and time again.
man, I hope this movie turns out to be like Rocky Horror. I'd love to dress up and dance with everyone as we watched it .....and HISS and throw stuff at the evil Hanks character.
If they would have made this into a limited series so it could have been longer that would have been amazing! Going to the theater to see the movie was awesome though, too. I just wanted more
I hope we get that four hour cut in like a unique collector’s edition.
I want a four hour cut. After seeing it in the cinema, I am itching for more!! I would LOVE it.
I didn’t want to leave the cinema! I would love the 4 hour version
I would love to see the 4 hour cut. Even if it's just released in a special DVD set or whatever.
what is a DVD?
@@Legacyofmine a disc that usually contains films?.. It was what everything was released on pre digital release and they're often still released that way.
@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz dvd needs to die. Blu ray needs to be the minimum standard. With 4K ultra HD blu ray being the main standard
@@oscarbetts6485 eh. Blu-Rays are more expensive so I'm okay with DVDs.
@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz dvds are 480p garbage. Looks absolutely disgusting even on 1080p tvs but especially on 4K tvs
Bro I loved the film I would definitely see that 4 hour cut
I am still reeling from watching the Premier last night. Two hours and 39 minutes was not long enough for me. I cannot wait for this four hour cut.
The you probably need to see a shrink
@@12dougreed your opinion
I loved it too
In case you're paying attention to anyone's comments the movie was very good it could have been spectacular.. We need more Austin and less Parker. We need More on how Elvis interacted with his family, friends and Memphis mafia. More on his recording sessions in the sixties and early 70's
About to see the movie in an hour. If early 70s is missing a big opportunity is missed it was his prime not 50s.
@@ersgtr3421 Did you enjoy it? Was it as good as people say?
@@aidanlucid9619 I did. If I had the Oscars I would hand the cart to every part of this movie 🎥 in every category possible
@@ersgtr3421 Thanks for getting back to me. I heard Austin is incredible. He looks incredible in the clips
@@aidanlucid9619 Austin really worked hard. Even the young fellow playing kid Elvis is very successful Tom Hanks Carries to another level. I liked every part. More than acting lights scenes costumes everything. I would like to see more of early 70s if this movie was 4 hours it would make the same impact if not better.
Ugh! I need the four hour cut now!!!! Pretty please!
I just left the theater thinking, “I’d sit through a three hour version.”, but four hours works too. Wonderfully done! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻
I would totally watch the 4 hour cut!!
Long live Elvis!
Can't wait for a special screening of the 4-hour cut!!!
I would watch a longer film, get it all in there!
Start petition
BAZ LURHMANN you made a spectacular AWESOME BRILLIANT SENSATIONAL MOVIE!
OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS!
I've seen the movie twice now, I would so watch the four hour version. I would watch start to finish in one sitting too. I really hope it's released. I'd like to own it even. I also hope they release the recordings of the other songs they recorded with Austin like blue suede shoes
You did a wonderful job BAZ LURHMANN and your wife Catherine Martin both your dedication and hard work has shone through ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL ARTISC AWESOME OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL! 🥰💕💙💜❣🙏🙏🙏🙏
There would need to be a 4 hour cut which will hopefully come out in 4K Blu Ray as there was so much left out that would bring out more cohesion to the movie but alot of people cannot sit through an 4 hour movie
STORY OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND! LOOKS AND SOUNDS AMERICAN!
FILMED IN AUSTRALIA AMAZINGLY WELL DONE!
FOUR HOUR CUT!!!!! We need it! PLEAQSE, Please!!!! Give us the Four Hour Version!!!!
4 hour cut? Take my money!
Saw it yesterday , blew my mind
How about Austin Butler doing a full concert as Elvis. His fans would pay for that and love it I am certain of that. He's very close to sounding like him. He has Elvis's moves and behavior right down to almost perfection.
Think Elvis pushed himself too hard and long. Exhaustion stressed his body. His organization should have slowed the tempo and Elvis could have lived much longer. Tours of 15 cities in 15 days was too much!! Especially as much energy as Elvis put into his performances.
You cannot speak of a 4 hour version then never release it. Come on Baz it will drive us Elvis fans nuts! 😊
This dude is a wizard!!
I WANT THE WHOLE GOD DAMN CONCERT OF AUSTIN BUTLER
Even if its released like cut outs or just a compilation of deleted scenes id buy it and watch it
Thank you so much for asking about the 4 hour cut! You speak for all Elvis fans lol 😆
I thought it was a very long movie already, but it was also such an experience that it didn't feel long at the same time. I would definitely LOVE to see this version. Cause Elvis' story isn't summed up in 2 and half hours anyways. I'm curious to see what was cut, probably from songs to scenes. Make it a steelbook version! I would buy it for sure.
I would watch a 10 hour cut every day
that movie got the voodoo lol
Just watched it, a masterpiece. What an emotional ride it was
Baz I came away wanting more. please show us the rest. you did a brilliant job.
I really want to see the 4 hour version.
Please release the 4 hour version...PLEASE! When will we get this chance again...
"I love Batman" - now I just want a Baz Luhrmann Batman movie. That'd be insane.
please no. he will play Rap music while the batman is fighting ffs
@@Legacyofmine that’d be amazing 😂
If Baz gets a superhero it should be someone more colorful and crazy. Flash, Mr. Miracle, Hulk, and Ghost Rider all come to mind.
I’d say give him the X-Men but after Elvis and how damn good him concentrating on one or two central characters instead of an ensemble went, I don’t think I want to see him do a team movie.
RELEASE THE 4 HOUR CUT PLEAAAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE! I neeed to seeeee it! I willll paaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyt! Lol.
Yes! We need to see the complete movie.
For a DVD a 4 hour version , fans and people would buy or rent that version , thañkyou 😘
We all need to see see an extended version of "ELVIS"!.
Please let us see the 4 hour version, evt as a mini serie !
Extended version of Elvis please Baz....
I WANT TO SEE MORE PERFORMANCE FROM AUSTIN BUTLER 😢😢😢 I HOPE THAT THEIR GOING TO RELEASE IT VERY SOON
What we need now is a Netlix series of Elvis like 8-10 episodes. Every episode showing maybe 2 year of his life after walking into Sun records but the private side and what people like to see nowadays - the drama, the violence, sex, drugs & the day he died which we missed in the movie. Think that's what we are wanting
The film is so substantive, it makes sense that there might be something bigger. Baz wasn't at a loss of ideas and merely trying to fill a runtime. Whether the critics appreciate a longer cut stands to be seen, but the current film is wonderful
We need the 4 hour cut! I could watch a 24 hour version!!
🖐We want the 4hr version, right here!
I’d love a Director’s Cut of Elvis when it releases on home media.
Yes I would love more I want to see it all and hope it will go to dvd after everyone has seen it on the big screen. I just fell in love with Austin oh he did an amazing job I was really convinced he was Elvis up there. The ending was awesome when they did the switch to real Elvis oh my heart I cried like a baby. TCB ⚡️, Connie
I honestly think.... people will love to see it!!!
I want to see the four-version too. I just can’t get enough. I loved the Elvis 2022 movie.
Should have been made into a trilogy spanning the 3 decades - like Downton Abbey & Godfather films. Enough Elvis fans out there to make a profit & enough material to cover 6 hours of film.
Baz doesn’t do franchises
@@talkfilm2686
He should pass the torch to a different direcor like James Mangold and have 3 different perspectives.
1/ Tom Parker
2/ Vernon Presley
3/ A love letter from the fans. .
@@UtopiaBlue68 I could see a TV show maybe about Tom Parker after Elvis’s death
There’s not enough dramatic content to do 3 interesting films. Just his career/life from 1935-1958 would have been a good alternative to go deeper into his upbringing, character and breakthrough.
@@nschuehly sequels usually ruin the original
4 hour cut im in
I would love to see and have the 4 hour cut of the film!!! Please Baz release it in DVD!!!
I'll watch a 4 hour cut. I love this movie
I think the movie was brilliant. I guess may if the fans put forward what they want to see, then Baz can look at putting it together and make it to a series on Netflix. But then this movies took soo long Baz must be exhausted.
PLEASE put the 4 hour version or cut of Elvis and put it in the theatres, I was sick and didn't see Elvis until September and I would LOVE to see the movie on the big screen. I KNOW I am not the only one that wants to see the 4 hour version and see it in theatres!
He better do.
Please give us a 4 hour version!!! ...would love to see it on the dvd!!!
I would for sure see it and buy a copy !
I WANT THE 4 HOUR CUT!!!
i have seen this move three times since release haha i would LOVE an extended version
I would be glad to watch the 4 hour edition, I wanted more!
Yes feel like some parts were snipped too much...more lingering on If I Can Dream intro and exit...also Trouble and his personal relationships
Iconic
4 he cut? Just make a mini series! We are well past the age of wondering if we will ever see a directors cut.
I want the 4 hour cut I think this is giving justice to this movie.
Yes please. I’ll watch and buy a four hour version! Can’t get enough of Austin as Elvis.
Bring it on Baz! I found the movie short. You can't really put Elvis in a capsule. 4 hours is better though. Where is the Karate? Country Music. Where is the Mafia? Nobody said a word except for Jerry. And Billy hollering something. Where is Anne Margaret? Where are the movies? Everything was such a blur. Wuhoooooo!!!!!
Yeah, I wish he'd spent more time on the movies Elvis did, and Ann Margret, and the karate. I'm with you on that.
I’d love to see a mini series
I want a 4 hour version!!
Great questions!! These are the kinds of questions I would be asking him.
We want that 4 hour cut. 🙏🎤😀. If the 68’ TV Special DVD 📀 has over 3 hours or more of footage I don’t think it will be a problem with the movie. Run! Don’t wait years, Baz and release this soon as possible. 😉. Maybe for the DVD or Hulu.
WE WANT TO SEE THE 4-HOUR CUT! We need more of this movie....it is so fun to watch.
I’d LOVE to see the four hour version!
We all can not wait for the 4 hour elvis movie coming out soon
Seen it twice now, I would gladly sell my house and all it's contents to buy a 4 hour version of this movie. 🙃
great movie
Please release the 4 hour version of Elvis. If you release the 4 hour version on HBO max in 2 years people will see it.
WE NEED TO SEE THE 4 HOUR CUT PLEASE!
I've seen the movie three times. In theaters twice. I'm not even an Elvis fan but I love this movvieeee Give us the four hour version.
Yes. I nevervwas a strong Elvis fan, but now am hooked! Seen the movie 13 times...all started on by birthday, June 24th! Stunning!
@@dellajanke9115 nice. What's your favorite scene?
We have a lot of respect for Baz, especially now, discussing he made the movie specifically for movie theaters. We had not been since before the pandemic nor had we planned to ever come back. This very movie changed that and it was so worth it!🎧🙏🏻
I WANT TO SEE THE 4 HOUR CUT. I just watched the movie and I felt like it was moving to fast back and fourth between time periods.
I have seen this film 3x…still want to see more…. My way to get more hours.
Yes I would see a 4 hour version of this movie . It was amazing ! 🙌🏻
Yes PLEASE have the director cut when it's released on Blu-ray. I am obsessed! This is hands down the best film I've seen in about 20 years!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥
PLEASEEEE release the long version, Baz!! I would watch it in theaters!
Yes, Baz Please let us see the 4 hour version. What we have seen so far is Genius. Even if takes awhile, we will wait. Elvis will always live on.
Would rather watch the 4 hour version I watched the theater version and Austin is incredible but the movie is so all over the place..
I normally don’t leave comments on videos. But as a lifelong Elvis fan and aspiring filmmaking I just wanted to say that these questions were beautiful. It is so refreshing to hear an interviewer who clearly feels genuine passion for film showing how much they appreciate the artists’ hard work. I could sense his curiosity and need for more knowledge through every question. I’m subscribing, I hope this channel keeps growing more and more, best of luck!
I hope they release the concert footage. Austin was that good.
Can wait for this come out of Elvis
I really want to see the 4 hour movie version of this.
I want that 4 hour cut
I need the 4 hour version
He literally just said the 4-hour version is an assembly cut. An assembly cut is not a watchable version.
I wouldn't mind seeing the 4-hour cut.
I loved the movie. Best movie I’ve seen this year. I would definitely love to see a longer version.
We need all the footage, specially all of Austin's performances and recordings!!!!!!
We want a 4 hour version