ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke to Elvis director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann about the process behind making a film about Elvis Presley.
“From his rise to fame to his unprecedented superstardom, rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley maintains a complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker, over the course of 20 years,” reads the film’s synopsis. “Central to Presley’s journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life — Priscilla.”
Beyond Elvis, this film covers decades of America. We see these major political events occur, we see segregation, and it’s this exploration of Americana to a degree. So as an Australian, how rewarding was the research period? Because I feel like sometimes we do need an outside eye to really capture the narrative.
I was curious about your writing process because Tom Parker is so pivotal to Elvis, but you use him as an anchor point for the film’s narrative. When writing the film, when did you realize that this was the direction to go? Because their toxic relationship is so interesting and that leads to a great movie.
Elvis’s family, particularly Lisa Marie and Priscilla, have praised the film so heavily. What did that mean to get that stamp of approval for something that’s so personal to them?
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
White Sox Rout A's Again Behind Red-Hot Elvis AndrusThe Chicago White Sox got a third straight win over the Oakland Athletics.
Read more »
'Elvis' Rocks Past $150 Million at the Domestic Box OfficeThe king keeps winning as 'Elvis' crosses $150 Million at the domestic box office.
Read more »
Tom Hanks Plays His ‘Elvis’ Character Again in ‘Pinocchio’The Disney+ remake of the classic cartoon weirdly has a lot in comon with Baz Luhrmann’s chaotic Presley biopic.
Read more »
Chicago White Sox beat Oakland A's 10-2 for 4th straight winElvis Andrus connected for a three-run homer against the team that cut him last month and the Chicago White Sox got 20 hits.
Read more »
Survivors Face Backlash For Reporting, 50 Years After Title IX. What Does Justice Look Like For Them?Title IX created much support for survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault on the basis of sex discrimination, requiring institutions to address such harms in the workplace and in schools.Ms. spoke with Alexandra Brodsky, civil rights lawyer and co-founder of Know Your IX, about the new backlash survivors still face coming forward, and the new ways activists are fighting for change and survivor-informed support.
Read more »