Here's How Riley Keough From 'Daisy Jones & The Six' Got Her Roots in Rock 'N' Roll
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Chances are you've heard of the upcoming rock n' roll series Daisy Jones & the Six—which premieres on Amazon Prime on Friday, March 3. But if you haven't, here's your cue to get ready to binge!
The book-turned-series (written by Taylor Jenkins Reid) took social media users by storm when it announced plans for the small-screen. And while the trip to the '70s and sweet melodies from the trailer was enough to entice us to watch Daisy Jones & the Six—it was the cast that truly won us over. But more specifically, our eyes were fixated on Riley Keough, the actress taking on the lead role of Daisy Jones.
Based on the trailer alone, it's easy to see that Keough will make this role her own (despite not having much experience in the music industry). According to People, the actress revealed that she wanted the role so bad, that she lied about being able to sing during her audition! 😂 But what we really can't get over is how familiar the actress looks. Turns out, she does have some musical background after all—her grandfather is Elvis Presley! For more on Riley Keough's career, family history, and what's she's up to now, read on for everything you need to know!
Who is Riley Keough's character in 'Daisy Jones & the Six'?
As we mentioned before, Keough will be taking on the role of Daisy Jones, a young woman in the '70s who's trying to make a name for herself in the music industry. She does what she needs to make it to the top, including some questionable antics. (Hey, we didn't say you had to like her throughout the whole thing!) On her journey, Daisy's character meets Billy Dune, the lead singer of the band The Six. The two decide to conjoin their artistry, making one of the best albums of the '70s era. We want to note that although Daisy Jones is not a real person (and The Six is only a fictional band), this story is loosely inspired by Stevie Nicks and her journey with Fleetwood Mac.
Is Riley Keough related to Elvis?
Yes! Keough is actually the daughter of the late Lisa Marie Presley, which makes her the granddaughter of Elvis! She's the oldest of his four grandchildren and is more than happy to carry the bloodline. Keough never dived into the music industry herself, but that didn't stop her from joining the show business industry and playing in the aforementioned musical series, Daisy Jones & the Six.
What are some other Riley Keough movies and TV shows?
Though she didn't make her film debut until she was 20 years old—playing Marie Currie in the musical biopic The Runaways in 2010—Keough has credits in plenty of movies and TV shows. Her most prominent works include Zola (2020), Mad Max Fury Road (2025), and Logan Lucky (2017).
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