Earlier than Elvis got here out in the summertime of 2022, the hype surrounding the musical biopic was actually rising 12 months. Baz Luhrmann, an Australian director greatest recognized for his movies Romeo + Juliet, Pink mill!and The Nice Gatsbyfirst expressed curiosity within the mission in 2014 and in 2019 Elvis as we all know it was formally introduced. The hype solely elevated because the movie’s premiere approached: in June, Doja Cat’s soundtrack single “Vegas” had 17 million trailer views and 44 million streams.
The solid being fairly legendary additionally attracted a variety of that hype. Tom Hanks was the primary to be solid, taking up the position of Colonel Tom Parker (Elvis’ supervisor), and Austin Butler, whose efficiency acquired crucial acclaim, would go on to star Ansel Elgort, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Miles Teller and Harry Kinds for the titular position.
Should you nonetheless have not seen it Elvis, now’s undoubtedly the time, as a result of it is time for eight (!) Oscar nominations, together with Greatest Image, with Austin holding onto his First! Ever! Oscar nod within the Greatest Actor class. Awards season is unquestionably off to an excellent begin for him, particularly since he took house the Golden Globe for Greatest Drama Actor just a few weeks in the past.
That stated, this is all the pieces you could know to look at Elvis for the Oscars broadcast on March 12, plus all of the necessary IRL deets to completely perceive his story.
Quick! Give me a crash course on all issues Elvis earlier than I see the film.
I get it, bb. Nicknamed the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley is a bona fide musical icon whose profession ushered in American popular culture as we all know it at the moment. The nationwide consideration that accompanied Elvis’ rise to fame, mixed together with his resonance amongst younger listeners, made him each a cultural and musical icon.
However lately, Elvis claims inventor of rock and roll have been debunked, and rightly so. Notable rock artists who got here earlier than the King embody Ike Turner, Ray Charles, and Large Mama Thornton. However ongoing debates of what Elvis might or might not have invented, catalyzed, popularized, or appropriated, his legacy as a rock and roll icon lives on in music, popular culture, and now film historical past.
In response to the Guinness World Data, Elvis Presley is the best-selling solo artist of all time, with greater than 500 million information bought. In his later years, Elvis developed infamous unhealthy consuming habits and prescription drug abuse, which finally led to his demise in 1977 on the age of 42.
Understood! So, how can I watch Elvis?
In the summertime, the extremely anticipated movie was launched solely in theaters. However now you may stream the film on HBO Max. JFYI, any film produced by Warner Bros. arrives on the streaming service about 45 days after it hits theaters. So what are you ready for?
CURRENT ELVIS NOW ON HBO MAX
Should you want extra convincing, Elvis is unquestionably price spending 2 hours and 39 minutes glued to your sofa. The movie chronicles the start of the icon’s profession, private life and relationship together with his supervisor, Colonel Tom Parker. And get this: Luhrmann just lately shared that he has a 4! O’clock! Model! of the mission, so I hope all superfans get a streamable director’s lower finally.
