Austin Butler Will Play Elvis, And Fans Have Strong Opinions
It's been announced that Austin Butler will play Elvis in the new biopic about the legendary singer, and, frankly, fans are all shook up.
Elvis Reincarnated
One look at Butler and you can see why he should play The King.
In a statement, Luhrmann said:
“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.”
Fountain Of Youth
Butler and his girlfriend, actress Vanessa Hudgens, were spotted outside recently, and Butler is already the spitting image of a young Mr. Presley.
Girlfriend-Approved
In an Instagram post, Hudgens says, "I am over the f---king moon! Can't wait! So proud of my honey!"
Butler Somehow a Winning Combination
After casting calls, Butler rose to the top, winning out against Harry Styles, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort and others.
Nevermind that he CANNOT SING, as this video proves.
A Little Less Conversation
The Baz Luhrmann biopic continues to solidify. Butler will join Tom Hanks as Col. Tom Parker in the movie.
Fans see it too.
Honestly, the resemblance is so uncanny, why did it take this long for casting to figure it out?
That Look
"Austin Butler is playing the role of Elvis Presley and honestly I'm here for it," wrote @colorfulshawn on Twitter.
We're all here for it.
Heartbreak Hotel
Slick his hair back, throw some sunglasses on him and have him pose in a casual, yet hot way, and there's your Elvis.
"Austin Butler as Elvis is one of the best casting decisions ever," said @cansanems, and we wholeheartedly agree.
