Austin Butler Playing Elvis Presley: Photos From The Rock & Roll Biopic

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June 23, 2022 9:43AM EDT

Austin Butler totally transformed to play the lead role in ‘Elvis’. See photos of him as The King, here.

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Austin Butler As Elvis: Photos

Austin Butler As Elvis: Photos — Get out your ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, the ‘Elvis’ movie is finally here! Austin Butler takes on the role of rock and roll icon Elvis Presley in the new Baz Lurhmann biopic, making a complete transformation to play ‘The King’. The movie, which is out Jun. 24, 2022, follows Elvis’ life from childhood to superstardom, also delving into the complicated relationship between him and manager Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks.

Leading man Austin’s performance is sure to be a treat! Talking about the role, the star told ‘People’, ‘Elvis is so well-known and there’s so many people out there who know every detail about his life. The thing that I was most fascinated by was who is he when you strip all that away and who was the man?’

Want to see more photos from the film? Look at Austin’s amazing transformation in this gallery of photos from ‘Elvis’?

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Olivia DeJonge & Austin Butler

Olivia DeJonge & Austin Butler — Olivia DeJonge plays Priscilla Presley opposite Austin Butler. They look very 60s in this scene.

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Elvis Croons

Elvis Croons — Austin has pure Elvis energy as he takes the mic. His slicked-back pompadour is picture-perfect in this scene.

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Elvis Rocks Out

Elvis Rocks Out — Austin Butler has all of Elvis’ charisma in the film. Fans go wild while he rocks out in a pink suit in this scene.

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Elvis Looks Slick

Elvis Looks Slick — The movie is super stylish. Austin mirrors The King in khaki colors here.

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Elvis In Sin City

Elvis In Sin City — Austin Butler is seen as 70s Elvis Presley. From the shape of the sunglasses and the glow of the neon, it look like he was in his Las Vegas-era.

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Austin Butler Is The King

Austin Butler Is The King — Elvis’ own ex wife Priscilla Presley has praised Austin’s performance. She called him ‘outstanding’ while offering a rave review of the film on her social media.

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Elvis & Mom

Elvis & Mom — Austin Butler hugs Helen Thomson, who plays mother Gladys Presley, in the movie. It was an emotional scene.

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Elvis Charms

Elvis Charms — Austin landed the role after several other high-profile stars were considered. He reportedly beat the likes of Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller and Harry Styles for the part.

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Elvis Forever

Elvis Forever — Austin Butler smolders while playing Elvis Presley. Way to rock a black lace shirt.

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