The reason Baz Luhrmann is so obsessed with Elvis Presley: “He was in my life early”
“The coolest guy in the world”.

Austin Butler is an American actor whose charismatic performances and versatility have established him as one of Hollywood’s leading stars.
After early television roles in series including ‘The Carrie Diaries’ and ‘Switched at Birth’, Butler achieved international acclaim for portraying Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’, earning Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe recognition. He has since starred in major productions including ‘Dune: Part Two’, ‘The Bikeriders’ and the World War II miniseries ‘Masters of the Air’. Renowned for his immersive approach to acting, Butler has become one of the defining actors of his generation.
“The coolest guy in the world”.
The film will hit the market at Cannes Film Festival.
A surprising admission.
One of music history’s greatest ever.
The unattainable dream.
Living a second life.
Looks to stars from the past and present for advice
Got to rag it around New York in a fast motor
A captivating performance.
He’s been called one of the theatre greats.