Elvis Stars Austin Butler (Elvis), Tom Hanks (Colonel Tom Parker), Olivia DeJonge (Priscilla Presley), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (BB King), Alton Mason (Little Richard), Yola (sister Rosetta Tharpe) and director Baz Luhrmann . with Gossipify’s Sean O’Connell to talk about making a story about The King.
Austin Butler describes his nervous energy as he sings in front of strangers and how they shot the film’s concert sequences. Tom Hanks and director Baz Luhrmann say they were asked to compromise the artistic vision of those who want to make a profit. Yola, Alton Mason and others discuss the idea of talent and whether or not the talent of someone like Elvis is timeless.
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- 00:00 – Presentation
- 00:19 – Austin Butler performs in front of a real audience
- 02:13 – Tom Hanks and Baz Luhrmann on asking for a compromise on their artistic vision
- 05:03 – Is talent timeless?
- 10:57 – In the face of tragedy, does art feel frivolous?
- 1:40 pm – Kelvin Harrison Jr and Alton Mason discuss how to find inspiration from real photos of BB King and Little Richard
- 16:40 – Departure
Source: Cinemablend
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