Austin Butler on Intense Elvis Preparation, Singing in the Movie & Working with Tarantino

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Published 2023-01-09
Austin talks about the incredible preparation that went into Elvis, production shutting down after Tom Hanks got COVID, working with a dialect coach and a movement and singing coach, learning karate, being terrified of the role, practicing Elvis’ laugh while walking down the beach, his favorite Elvis song, singing all the early Elvis songs in the movie, working with Quentin Tarantino, and going to the Golden Globes.

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All Comments (21)
  • @sandraa2971
    He is like old Hollywood.He is such a nice person and very humble handsome guy. Hope he wins both awards.
  • @taesthetic7289
    he should’ve won the oscar i mean he gave his everything to elvis
  • @ElainePuma
    His voice is like butter. I could listen to him all day.
  • I can't believe he was an underrated actor before, playing mainly love interests. He is so talented, I want to see him playing more roles where he can shine.
  • @deboisblanc
    I lived in Memphis for 30 years and I saw just about every wanna be impersonator that came thru town. None of them did the job that Austin did. He nailed it.
  • No wonder he won the Golden Globe. The man is an acting genius - the pinnacle of professionalism. I hope he wins an Oscar. 👏
  • What a lovely young man! He's got perfect manners and just speaks so highly of everyone he meets. For that alone he deserves awards. Plus he's incredibly talented. Good job, Austin!! 😊
  • @jjcastilllo
    Give props to Austin!! He really nailed the role of Elvis!!
  • @kathybell6268
    Austin Butler seems so humble and grateful for the Elvis experience.
  • @elkee4730
    Austin Butler, is a humble and polite person. Hope he never becomes jaded.
  • @carlad.7395
    He’s so sweet, down to earth, humble, no ego and so talented! He deserves all the awards 😍✨
  • Omg his humility is what touches me. Such a beautiful man inside and out. Thank you for presenting Elvis to a new generation. Onto the Oscars!!!!
  • @BellaKoroll
    This guy is so magnetizing, he's just amazing... haven't had a star like this in the movie industry for a long time...maybe Marlon Brando, then nothing for a long time and Austin Butler, fantastic, I love this guy!
  • @Adrienne557
    He is old school. I love the dedication to acting as a craft.
  • @Pablorcct
    Austin really deserves the oscar and all the other major awards, he wasn't just acting he became Elvis
  • @abbybuttonn
    Austin truly has an incredible amount of potential. He’s going a damn long way in his career. I’m so excited for him.
  • @TheDivayenta
    I can’t believe he did all his own singing. Phenomenal.
  • @dp7534
    What an incredibly talented, polite, gracious and impressive young man! He came from humble beginnings, worked hard and truly appreciates everyone and everything it took to get to where he is now along his journey. Wish him continued success!