‘Elvis’ to World Premiere at Cannes Film Festival
variety.comElsa Keslassy International Correspondent“Elvis,” Baz Luhrmann’s drama of the rock-and-roll legend starring Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Tom Hanks, will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has confirmed.The movie currently has June 24 release date, which means it couldn’t open the festival unless Warner Bros.
Pictures decides to have it bow on May 17 to kick off the milestone 75th edition. Cannes introduced a new rules several years ago that require every opening night movie to be released on the same day in French theaters.Luhrmann previously opened the French Riviera festival with a bang with “Moulin Rouge!” in 2001 and “The Great Gatsby” in 2013.Besides Butler, who stars as the King, and Hanks, who stars as Col.
Tom Parker, Presley’s all-controlling manager, the cast also boasts Olivia DeJonge and Natasha Bassett. The trailer was released last month and garnered positive buzz.
Luhrmann’s first movie since “The Great Gatsby,” “Elvis” explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager.
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