Priscilla Presley Defends Sofia Coppola's Film About Her Life

Priscilla Presley has found herself at the center of yet another controversy involving Elvis Presley's legacy.

After recently igniting a bevy of family drama over the fate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley's trust, Priscilla is once again ruffling feathers when it comes to the Elvis Presley Estate—but this time, it has to do with the new biopic coming out about her life with the late music icon.

Earlier this week, the trailer dropped for the new Sofia Coppola film, which is based on Priscilla's 1985 biography, Elvis and Me. Shortly after the teaser premiered for the upcoming picture, titled Priscilla, a member of the Elvis Presley Estate spoke out to denounce the film, claiming it was made without their knowledge.

Officials from the estate told TMZ that the film was "produced without the Estate's knowledge or consent," and called it a "money grab" on Priscilla's part.

One official who already saw the film also criticized Coppola's writing and directing, calling it "horrible," and stating, "It feels like a college movie."

"The set designs are just horrific, it's not what Graceland looks like," the source added.

But Priscilla, on the other hand, has a much different feeling about the upcoming movie, taking to social media to voice her excitement over the film adaptation of her book.

"I am excited about the interpretation of my book by the masterful Sofia Coppola," she wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday, along with a shot of the movie poster, starring actors Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny as Elvis and Priscilla.

"[Coppola] has such an extraordinary perspective and I have always been such an admirer of her work," Priscilla continued in her post. "I'm certain this movie will take everyone on an emotional journey."

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So far, fans online seem to be divided on the situation, with many users not knowing how to feel about the new biopic.

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"Finally, the rightful Queen gets a movie," one supporter wrote under Priscilla's Instagram post, while someone else exclaimed, "I can’t wait to watch!"

But others were a bit more hesitant to embrace the new project, with many people voicing concerns about the way Elvis may be portrayed.

"Hopefully we don't smear Elvis's magnificent name👏," one follower commented, while another user blatantly stated, "Quit living off of Elvis!!!

A more optimistic commenter tried having faith in Coppola's talent instead, writing, "I know she will bring a film with beauty and grace ❤️ that best portrays Elvis and Priscilla 's love story."

It looks like fans have to decide for themselves when they see Priscilla, which is slated to release in October of this year.

Next: Priscilla Presley Reunites With Lisa Marie's Daughters After Settling Trust Dispute