Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' Biopic Arrives in Italian Theaters June 22

Baz Luhrmann's biographical film 'Elvis' premieres in Italian cinemas on June 22, 2022, distributed by Warner Bros. The narrative is framed through the perspective of Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), the manager who discovered and exploited Elvis Presley. The film spans 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his decline and death at age 42. Austin Butler stars as Elvis, undergoing extensive preparation to embody the singer's physicality, voice, and vulnerability. Director Luhrmann emphasized the importance of casting, noting that Denzel Washington recommended Butler after working with him on Broadway's 'The Iceman Cometh'. The film explores Presley's relationships with his mother, father, and wife Priscilla, as well as his deep connection to music and his audience. Luhrmann describes Elvis as a metaphor for the American Dream—a poor boy from Tupelo, Mississippi, who became the world's most famous entertainer before the era of social media. Priscilla Presley praised the film as a brilliant and creative retelling of the true story between Elvis and Parker. The film premiered at Cannes 2022.