“Professional Ethics that he has never seen so far”: Denzel Washington recommends this young actor for that role

Released in 2022, the film Elvis signed Baz Luhrman, who lives the life of Rock’noll, from his first successes in 1977 until his death. This musical biographer has introduced more than 1.2 million spectators to the theaters, which is a success, which is largely due to the degree of interpretation of its main actor, Austin Butler.

One of the biggest cast of cinema is responsible for it

Known to the general public, he is now among the most important young actors of American cinema. In order to role Elvis, Austin Butler must oppose all other actors of his generation and present the long casting process.

However, Austin Butler had the advantage of all his competitors: Denzel Washington’s recommendation. The legendary American actor really responded to Austin Butler’s Broadway boards for adapting the room that the ice cream dealer passed. Professionalism was very impressed, so Denzel decided to call the base Luhran, though the two men never worked together.

“Then I got a call from Denzel, which I didn’t know about telling me how much this young man had a professional ethic that he had never seen before.”Said the Australian director in the movie press. Denzel Washington was also guaranteed the ability of a young actor to be able to withstand the preparation and make -up hours for the role.

Mix in Elvis skin, literally

Even before the first hearing, Austin Butler played the role completely. “I was completely obsessed with the World of Elvis. I started reading and everything I could with Elvis, his friends, his relationship. I was singing on the piano and singing on the piano and singing on the piano. It depicts the movie’s press team.

Prostheses, especially when he depicts Elvis in the last years of his life, greatly contributed to the king’s interpretation: “When I put on this magnifying costume, it seemed very heavy. (…) My lungs were compressed.

His performance in Elvis has gained a lot of price in Austin Butler, including the Golden Globe and BAFTA for the best actor. In 2023, for the best actor for the Oscar, he was beaten by Brendan Fraser, as well as a breathtaking performance in The Whale.

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