Fans ofElvis Presley are invited to tune in to Canal+ this Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 9:10pm! With"Elvis", Baz Luhrmann tackles a rock'n'roll myth whose story and life still fascinate, even 45 years after his death. The Australian director retraces the King's musical career and work through the prism of his complex relationship with his mysterious impresario, Colonel Tom Parker.
And to play the role ofElvis Presley, the Australian director has cast American actor Austin Butler, seen in " The Dead Don't Die ", " Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood " and " The Shannara Chronicles ".
In the role of Colonel Tom Parker, we find the inescapable Tom Hanks. Finally, Olivia DeJonge takes on the role of Priscilla Presley, the only wife of singer Elvis Presley.
The life and musical work of Elvis Presley through the prism of his complex relationship with his mysterious manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film will explore their relationship over a period of twenty years, from the singer's rise to unrivalled stardom, against a backdrop of cultural upheaval and America's discovery of the end of innocence.
Elvis is as much for the King's die-hard fans as it is for neophytes with a keen interest in the history of music and this Rock legend!
The story is told by his impresario, Colonel Parker, who likes to call himself the king of tricks! We discover how he found the young Elvis Presley and created the legend he became, but also how he led him on a long descent into hell! From being an entertainer, he gradually turned Elvis into a circus freak for the money.
Young Austin Butler, recently seen in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and about to join the cast of Dune 2, certainly has a bright future ahead of him. He embodies the role perfectly, both in attitude and intonation! Not to mention the singing, which he performs to perfection, giving viewers the shivers. If you have the opportunity to see this film with ATMOS sound, don't hesitate for a second: the soundtrack thrills from start to finish!
Elvis is an intense film, with rapid changes of shot and some very modern and captivating motion design sequences! There's never a dull moment.
Almost 45 years after his death, the world's best-selling solo artist is still making us dream!
