Word of Austin Butler’s steadfast work ethic was already becoming known in Hollywood before the 31-year-old actor played Elvis Presley.
But in taking on the part of a lifetime, in Baz Lurhmann’s titular film, the actor truly proved his dedication beyond any expectation.
Butler may have moved on to his next projects (among them, the Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg exec-produced Masters of the Air, and Dune: Part Two, currently in production) but he still relishes talking about playing Elvis and describes how he aimed to capture both the physical depiction and the soul of the man. DEADLINE: You spent more than two years getting into character for this, and it’s been a few months now since Elvis came out.
Have you been able to shake him or is there something that’s stayed with you from playing Elvis? AUSTIN BUTLER: I think there will always be.
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