'He found me': How Baz Luhrmann chose Austin Butler to play Elvis
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Harriet Scott talks to Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler about how Austin got the lead role in the Elvis movie, does Austin miss the costumes and what was it like bringing Elvis back?
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Thank you, Harriet, for NOT interrupting Austin as he was speaking. Thank you for being courteous. Wonderful interview.
Are you being sarcastic lol? I think she just keeps interrupting ! I wish she would just let them talk.
@Jen I couldn't find a single time she interrupted
@@rocketgirle3 it's just an interviewing style, don't like it then find another interviewer.
@@kbanghart Wow did you think that up all on your own. It was just a comment. There is no need to find another interviewer. Sharing opinions is called healthy debate.
@@rocketgirle3 you said she keeps interrupting, so you might find another interviewer more enjoyable.
Austin's mum would be so proud of him, quite rightly. The fact he lost his mum at the same age as Elvis is another amazing synchronicity. I'm going to see the film again, loved it. :)
Another commonality they had is Elvis was also a natural blonde. Austin was meant to play Elvis.
Going back again too! Have to see this one more than once!
I just saw the movie. It was so moving.
Those musical scenes were chilling.
Austin is an old soul.
Totally agree with you. My wife has seen it 7 times!
That scene when his mother died was so sad, broke my heart seeing him that devastated, grabbing on to her clothes
Seen the movie twice now. Elvis will give you chills and tears. Austin Butler becomes ELVIS.
100%
Agree!
Austin is DEFINITELY CHANNELING ELVIS .I feel Elvis SENT Austin to play him...
yes saw it twice also. Don’t mind seeing it again. it is wonderful 👋
@@elisadicarlo9538 I saw it 16 times in theatres by now 😂
Austin didn’t impersonate Elvis, he literally channeled him. Playing Elvis convincingly over a period of 23 years, it’s just incredible, because he’s 100% Elvis all the way thru. The voice, the look, every mannerism. Goosebumps !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I've seen the movie twice and I had a really hard time seeing Elvis older, under influence of all the drugs and I'm sure depression. Nothing against the filmmakers, or costume and makeup people or Austin, they all did a wonderful job it was just tough to see the young Elvis and then the older one advanced in that condition and he was only 42. I'm 50 and still feel like I'm a pretty good shape LOL
No he didnt. There was nothing that made me think of Elvis when I watched this horrible depiction.
@@prestonbaum7123 well, you can be in the minority then.
He absolutely did!
Absolutely!!!
Elvis's mum and Austin's mum got together in a dream and gifted Baz and us with Austin Butler.
Absolutely agree ♥️
I feel that is exactly what happened
Love ❤️ you brother Shaw. Perfectly stated! It was heaven where the momma's got together.
Yes! 💖😭💖😭💖😭💖
Yes I had read both Austin And Elvis mother's passed away when they were both 23 years old!
Thank you, Denzel Washington!!
Baz didn’t mention here, but in other interviews, that he only knew of Austin because Denzel called him to say,”I know you’re doing a movie on Elvis. I just did a play with a young actor. Austin Butler. You need to see him.”
Baz didn’t even INOW Denzel, so it wasn’t a ‘buddy call’.
It scares me to think someone else might have played Elvis.
Austin was perfect. Every second he’s on screen is perfect.
I agree, it was perfection.
Great information about Denzel! Thanks!
Baz was already aware of Austin from seeing him in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He also already had the tape from Austin before Denzel's call, which highly captivated and intrigued him further. It was later on that Denzel called and he said it just helped "seal the deal" and confirm his instincts about Butler.
Denzel is a Genius Actor who knows amazing young talent when he sees it. He was so right about Austin Butler. Austin killed this role. He was amazing.
I mean, when you get a call from someone as respected as denzel, it's still kind of a buddy call so to speak.
As a fan of Elvis, I have seen so many impersonations of Elvis that utterly failed the mark. Elvis is such a unique artist, it almost appears cheesy when others try to emulate him. When Baz said "I never thought I would find my Elvis" I can 100% see why he felt that way. But holy cow, Austin is in another league. You can tell he spent YEARS studying the man he was playing. I have seen hundreds of hours of Elvis performing that I was shocked how much Austin got right. Elvis was a blonde who died his hair black. So was Austin. His voice, his look, his moves, his song.... he permeated Elvis through his being. Fantastic movie. Baz and Austin are truly what made this film the art piece that it is. Bravo!
Dyed
What amaze me is to play the same acts of Real Elvis who we have plenty here at CZcams we don´t need anymore the sameness I prefer the original Elvis.
@@luizverdecanna8023
Same here my friend because all the rest is personators but Autism Butler makes Elvis look gay with down syndrome and he's goofy looking and nerdy.
Why are these guys sitting like two girls
@@Grayman58
I thought the same 🤣
Austin blew it OUT OF THE WATER!! The entire dedication to that performance paid off big time. I see Oscar nom for sure.
I truly hope🤞 Baz, Austin, and Tom win an Oscar! Everything on this project is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL/SPECTACULAR!!! I’m gonna watch it again for the 2nd time soon! Maybe even a 3rd time “IF” possible! Honestly I can’t help falling in love with the movie - it’s SOOO GOOD!! 👏👏👏🕺🎸🎙 TCB⚡️
I thought the movie did justice to Elvis and I am sure he would love the movie as Austin got it just right,we lost a part of Elvis and Pricilla on January 12th 2023 there pride and joy Lisa Marie Presley she with her father and her son rest in peace ❤❤❤❤❤😢😢
Austin Butler literally glows 💞
Austin is so massively talented, so wise, so humble, so vulnerable, he is beyond amazing, his ability to transmit emotions and feelings is beyond words.
Austin is so humble, kind talking, and cared so much how Elvis,s family and fans would feel about this movie. He seems to be a lot like Elvis. Wants to have so much respect for Elvis
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Elvis must be smiling from Heaven knowing Austin did his life story perfectly!
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This movie has got me all shook up. Seen it 3 times in ten days and will go again. Stunning. Wow! So powerful.
Oscars for these two without question surely.
Totally agree with you. My wife has seen it 7 times! Can't get enough of seeing it. Austin is spot on.
I seen it as well two times and plan to again ! Love it so much
Your wife ain't blind, that's for sure! 😉
I’ve heard him explain his tape so many times but hearing it again the nth time, this way, in this interview, it chokes me up. Austin, what a sweetie and mama’s boy! I have three sons and can only hope when my little boys grow up to be men, they’d still have that kind of love still for me!
Vanessa Hudgens for years had told Austin that he would be perfect as Elvis and if there was a movie about him that he HAD to go for it. So she really encouraged him to go for the role. What a shame they broke up afterwards.
the film basically resulted in their split. austin got really into elvis and hooked up with the actress who played priscilla
@@liz1993 how do you know that?
Vanessa is a total Psychopath. I am glad Austin dumped her. I can't stand Vanessa.
@@liz1993 I don't think it was because of the other actresses. I feel like Austin just obsessed about Elvis so much that he just cut himself off from his personal life ....he said that himself
"ELVIS", I cried throughout the movie...it was so surreal and so true to life. Baz, has got to be a genius with a midas touch! I will see you at the Oscar's!!
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Great interviewer! She let him speak during his emotional descriptions and didn't interrupt.
Yeah that's underappreciated until you see an interviewer who won't shut up 😂
There are times when Austin has so much carisma you forget you are watching an ACTOR you feel like you're watching Elvis. AUSTIN HAS A SPECIAL AURA, A QUALITY THAT CAN'T BE BUILT...Gary Oldman 7./8/22 You cannot OVERSTATE the level of aACTING ACHIEVEMENT done by Austin.....Baz Luhrmann THIS IS WHY AUSTIN DESERVES TO WIN THE OSCAR, no other nominee comes close to his astonishing performance.
Such a well-spoken and humble young man. A star is born.
If Mr Butler and Mr Luhrman do not take home the top Oscars in their respective fields, the game is rigged. Strictly Ballroom remains my favourite Baz Luhrman film, but Elvis deserves all the praise it is getting. Luhrman is a next-level mastercraftman.
Austin deserved that role so much, he was meant for that role.
I will say, you can tell this role, this story and ELVIS means sooooo much to Austin.
austin was amazing could not think fo anyone else that could play elvis except for austin butler! he derserves an oscar award
I've been having existential crisis after the film but this interview inspired me. Can't wait to hear his speech when he wins an Oscar, that's how much confidence I give to this production.
Austin has that softness in his face that Elvis had which is another reason this film was the best ever of Elvis. I enjoyed every moment of this creative masterpiece.
Austin B is so down to earth, doesn't look like a Hollywood guy..He is thoughtful, has depth and emotions ...
I saw Elvis Friday night and omg. I thoughti was watching Elvis on stage. Austin was amazing, no one else could come close to that. What an amazing young man. You deserve a Grammy for this film. I am going to seeit again this Friday. Love the movie, Baz, and Austin. Best movie of all time.
You need to go to the opticians. 👓 👓 👓
I adore Adam Lambert, but at his age he couldn't pull off Louisiana Hayride Elvis.
I love their chemistry, what a lovely young man, I hope this doesn't change him ❤
I have never seen an actor do a whole life transformation the way Austin did. He truly became Elvis Presley. Baz created an Epic movie about a man we all knew & loved. Thank you Baz!
Tonight I am going to the movie Elvis with my husband. I am so excited!!!
I see it tomorrow I am over the moon and my heart is beating like crazy!
Saw it last night and it was beyond anything I could have hoped for. Will be seeing it again next week. It was great and Austin Butler and Tom Hanks should both be in line for Oscars.
It was amazing I can't wait to see it again!!
I’m so impressed with Austin and of course Baz. What a production and the psyche of how he treated the film and Elvis’s life. Wow!
When I watched the final scene-last performance Elvis did-I was not sure if it was Austin or Elvis himself! Wow! Loved the film and will watch it repeatedly.
can really not believe people are saying negative things about this film. I am not even a big Elvis fan but this film was a piece of art and deserves nothing but praises. Austin deserves an Oscar it would be a tragedy if he does not get one.
AMAZING movie and to know the story behind how he connected with Elvis had me in tears!
Same here
@@ladyofthewoods2448 Me too, I couldn’t stop crying
I've just seen it this evening, came out of the cinema couldn't stop crying and couldn't speak...it is an unforgettable daunting film, Austin 1000% superb, but I'm heartbroken for Elvis, and how that con man Parker, worked him to death....imo Parker killed Elvis by exhausting him with work to keep his gambling addiction going...by the time Elvis realised he was too tired, and very ill....basically lost the will to live....God Bless you Elvis, now at peace with your folks, and beautifull only grandson Benjamin keough...❤
@@Irene-qe5hu just your reply makes me cry I don’t know bout seeing it I’m sure I’d need box tissue.
@@ladyofthewoods2448 Hi Lady...I was wondering if you have seen the Elvis movie yet.🤔
Incredible commitment and passion and talent. He 1000% deserves an Oscar for this performance! He might be Elvis reincarnated! 😂🎥🤷🏻♀️ bravo
As I little girl I was infatuated 🤩 with Elvis and after seeing the movie Elvis I felt this beautiful young man Austin, brought him to life. He did a extraordinary job
Now that Austin has found that voice/way of speaking, he's not changing it.
Kaia Gerber seems to like it!
@@joanneschappert6984 For now. Until the next one likes it. And besides, they’re not going to be together for long anyway.
The Dynamic Duo!! Austin “killed” it as Elvis!! Baz is AH-mazing as a Director!! I have watched Elvis on the big screen twice and purchased the movie and simply obsessed with this interpretation of Elvis’ life. Can’t wait for the Director’s cut!! In 2023, Oscar need to holla at them!! 🎉 Real Talk!! 😝
Austin’s mom helped him get that role. How special is that. Extraordinary film!
A colab made in Heaven of Rock n roll, gospel and country! May you all get awarded for your amazing work that made to go to 8 different cinemas to watch it :)
One of the best performances I've ever seen. I saw Elvis in person twice. 1971 and 1976. Still have the tee shirt. My heart is so sad for the Presley family ❤️
Just came from the theatre. Amazing film, congratulations to Baz and all his team, also Austin did an amazing job! The ending had me in tears!
Same. I sobbed all the way home.
@@ethandrood the ending was so emotional. I wish he hadn’t felt so trapped
@@fifabublz17 Elvis ran out of dreams 😢
@@ethandrood :( the way he held on to Priscilla’s hand when she was leaving the car
I was crying the whole movie starting at his mom dying. I cried the whole way home too. 😭
What a beautiful story of how he made the tape. Cosmic coincidence between Elvis and him
Agree... definitely meant-to-be.
AUSTIN his mum and Elvis!
I saw the movie this weekend and let me tell you it was an incredible movie and I was still crying When I walked out of theater so inspiring never knew his life is like this
The movie got me right here 👉❤️. So incredibly powerful. Well done Baz!
Well done Austin!
Well done to the rest of the cast!
I drove home crying, bsolutely bawling listening to If I can dream. I was touched and I completely agree with you Peter
Totally agree with you. Many people were crying at the end. Many people still remember where they were at when it was announced that Elvis died.
I have seen Elvis at cinema three times and watched copy I bought 3 times. Absolutely wonderful. Makes me so happy to see how wonderful Austin was In this movie. I don’t have much happiness in my life now but Austin has certainly put a smile and spark in my eyes!!!!
I totaĺly agree with you...I have seen it 21 times and wiĺl continue!
I know your mom is looking down from heaven and is so proud
this brought me to tears my mom just passed away and i was 22 at the time so it hits deep.
Austin's story about his mother was truly captivating. It seem as Elvis's mom and Austins mom souls were in heaven watching Austin sing unchained melody and decided aust was the right choice to play Elvis and told Elvis to go capture austins soul that's the only way I can explain his performance.
me too! this is absolutely a CHANNELED movie.. Elvis is in this movie for real
exactly. and now I’m crying, thanks!
At the end of the movie, when Unchained Melody was performed as part of one of Elvis’s last concerts, that WAS Elvis - NOT Austin. I can tell you that was Elvis because I attended one of his last concerts, in June 1977. That scene had me in tears, it was exactly Elvis as I witnessed him that night. They inserted film clips of Elvis’s live performances into the movie, including the one where Elvis sings Unchained Melody at the end of his life.
@@m.e.w.4394 I think Rebecca was talking about the audition tape that Austin sent to Baz. that’s where he is singing Unchained Melody
This movie was absolutely amazing! So surreal and the artistic direction was done beautifully.
Just watched the movie. It was fabulous. Austin captured my heart in the role as Elvis. I was so sad when his life ended. Literally heart broken. Well done guys. I love Baz Lurhman movies.
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What a remarkable, wonderful and talented young man. And Baz Luhrmann is a creative genius!
The clothes were made and designed by BAZ LURHMANN s wife Catherine ! What a talented twosome!
He really is a wonderful talented young man!
I totally agree about Baz Luhrmann.
Exceptional movie, saw it twice already and still want more. Austin and Baz did a fantastic job!
on screen - off screen he's voice hypothesis you I love how real he is Austin definitely channelled Elvis why it worked so well he was destined to play him❤️
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Just saw the film. I've seen so many Elvis movies and they're always movies. This, this is a whole other animal. Starting to watch moving to the core. By the end my eyes were glued to him and I kept forgetting this was Austin B and reminding myself it wasn't EP. because of how shaken I was. Scary beyond words... be prepared.
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I have never had a movie cause me to feel so many different emotions! I loved loved loved everything about it. I was a very young girl when I came to love Elvis and this film brought back ALL the "feels" from so long ago! VERY WELL DONE!!! Thanks for this amazing gift!
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Wow I wasn’t expecting Austin’s amazing response and back story to his audition/tape. That really blew me away actually. I haven’t seen the movie but I can’t wait now. I’m sure there are people wanting to hate on him (because there always are haters) but even those people surely must see the special connection this young man has with the King. Wow 🤩
Elvis always wished to be a serious actor. Maybe Elvis is now reincarnated as Austin. In any case Massive Respect.
When you look back and see how God will do it! That was devine mama intervention and inspiration! Just like Elvis, Austin was chosen and it was wonderful! I'd LOVE to see his "Unchained Melody" audition tape.
I want to see that tape, too. It was heartwarming to hear how that came about. Austin feels Elvis rather than imitating him. Love that.💕💕💕
I saw it on Thursday night it was a amazing look at not only musical genius and icon but the man behind it all and his journey as the film paces thru.. Austin thank you for a solid performance and a unique look at Elvis and your range as a actor. Baz thank you for your vision and genius and to the entire cast and crew 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Please give Austin the Oscar!
Austin is adorable. Seems like such a sweet guy and so respectful of Elvis. I just saw the movie a few days ago but now I want to see it again!
Austin surprised me with his ability to convey thought. He seems very intelligent. I say surprised as his good looks are powerful and could easily distract.
I agree, I was surprised at first. But good looking people can be intelligent too. I think that's what they mainly struggle with. They get underestimated for their ability to put in work or speak properly because people judge them over something God gives them hah
He's very connected to his own feelings and others' as well.
Same here.
Uhm what? Good looking men are usually very deep and much nicer people overall. It's the other men we want to worry about...
The best looking people can be very intelligent, the valedictorian of my grade was the best looking girl in the our whole high school!
Moulin Rouge and Strickly Ballroom are my 2 favorite movies. They touch my soul like nothing else I've ever seen. I can't wait to see this movie!💞
You gonna love Elvis 😀
Just saw the movie for the second time!! It was amazing, I 10/10 highly recommended to go see it. Wonderful job Austin butler and Baz Luhrmann the director and the other cast members!! Great job
Austin has got a gorgeous spirit. He kind of made Elvis live again. Outstanding.
More than his spirit is gorgeous!
@@denisebodey1817 lolll yeah but I'm more concerned with his work ethic and the love and passion for acting he put into this film. It's extraordinary!
4:40 anyone who has lost a family member close and deal with grief understand the random dreams we have of our lost loved one.. I lost my dad as 21 and I’m 25 now those dreams are so full of Grief:(
it’s definitely a unique movie and i had to watch it again but i really love it.
austin did amazing, and really brings elvis back 🖤
I do can’t wait for Elvis!!!! 😆
watched the movie 2 times it’s so good. I absolutely love austin and he did such a phenomenal job i’m probably gonna go watch it for a 3rd time but with my grandparents who were fans!!! i love this movie!!
Let us know what your grandparents think!
I know Austin's mummy is proud of him
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Great interview! Loved hearing a genuinely heartfelt answer to how Austin found his connection to the role. He was phenomenal. This film was everything I hoped it would be. Baz has made an amazing film.
Austin's story brought me to tears
Austin deserves an Oscar; the film really touched me…..
I totally agree!
"COMPETENT FILM", the understatement of the year. It was extraordinary
It’s so wild that Elvis died Aug 16th and Austin was born Aug 17th. Many years apart obviously. Yet I haven’t seen it mentioned at all.
It makes you wonder about reincarnation and if Austin's birth happened the day after the anniversary of Elvis' death.
I'm so glad that he found Austin Butler.That was perfect choice.He is very talented man who bring us back in time when Elvis ruled and he did it spectacular.
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Elvis is impossible to imitate, but Austin did it! Thank goodness they used elvis recordings. Loved hearing those. It will be a crime if Austin does not win an Oscar.
What an amazing movie. Austin is so amazing.
Austin did a wonderful job starring as Elvis. He captured his spirit, and voice, and dance moves. That was the best Elvis I have ever seen. Baz Lurhmann Thank you for making this movie before I died.
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Love love love that young man ❤
Austin was so so amazing, I was so moved by his performance 🕺🏻🖤🤎🖤
I think Elvis SENT Austin to make this movie with Baz... it's just too much of a coincidence...Souls live on FOREVER...and their energy continues on forever...and I feel that Elvis needed someone to portray him in a movie today..he sent Austin to do this...
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austin you were absolutely wonderful
Heartbreaking the part about his mom
The way Austin channeled Elvis and how Baz captured that was a beautiful harmony. I was so moved, and am in a euphoria of who he was. Elvis eserved so much better, he was a broken man with pieces missing when put back together.
Can’t wait for the movie
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Baz is pure " GENIUS"🌹
Austin Butler is just the finest man I have ever seen.
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Baz has given us such a Beautiful film. Austin just crushed it all the way. I think this is my favorite movie about Elvis. I still like Michael ST Gerard in the series Good Rockin Tonight, Elvis The Early Years. Also Kurt Russell in the TV film ELVIS. Austin Butler really sings and he got Elvis's moves spot on. Austin sharing his story about losing his mother at 23 like Elvis losing his mother at 23, just very touching. It was meant to be that Austin would portray Elvis, and I believe Elvis's spirit guided him through it. Thanks So Much Baz and Austin for this Amazing! Awesome! Film. I'd like to see Austin work with Baz again later on. Take Care! and God Bless You!
Stupendous movie! Austin and Tom were magnetic. TCB❤
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My mom would've absolutely loved this movie. She was such a big Elvis fan. I was 6 years old in 1977 and remember my mom being just heartbroken on her birthday that year. It was the day Elvis died on August 16.
I did see the movie 🎥 🍿 I love it A Great beautiful and fantastic movie they did Great job Austin, Tom, Baz I'm going to see it again.
I go tomorrow I am so excited!!
He gave us Moulin Rouge and Elvis ❤️
Saw Elvis this evening. It's a really terrific film
I have now seen it three times .. it just gets better and better ❤️Austin was incredible!!
BAZ is a gifted artistic GENIUS! Love ya BAZ! 💙🙏💕🥰
Another masterpiece from Baz🥰
that was fantastic
Thank you both, I loved the movie, pure perfection.🌟
And I am going to see it again!
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