The King gets the Baz treatment — but did they capture the lightning?
Director Baz Luhrmann, actors Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, and others explore the life and legacy of Elvis Presley and the making of the acclaimed hit film, ELVIS.
Acting
Butler's physical transformation and Hanks's controversial accent.
Direction
Luhrmann's maximalist aesthetic applied to American myth.
Production
Recreating iconic stages and the Vegas jumpsuit empire.
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Butler filmed the Comeback Special recreation in a single continuous take to match Elvis's actual live performance pressure.
Luhrmann intentionally avoided hiring Elvis impersonators, casting musicians instead to capture raw performance energy rather than tribute-act polish.
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