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Olivia De Jong, who plays Priscilla Presley, was also present at the world premiere of “Elvis”. She was also joined by director Baz Luhrmann. Among the guests we also saw Shakira, Rebecca Hall, Winnie Harlow, Sharon Stone, Manskin and Kylie Minogue on the red carpet. After the movie, it was party time after party with performances by Italian rock group Måneskin and sensational DJ Diplo.
Jack and Julie Vermeer are already thrilled with the film. “What a night! This movie really blew me away. The images, the music, the acting. You really should go to the cinema to see this movie, ”says Julie Vermeer. And even Jack Vermeer himself is excited. “Baz Luhrmann really made a great movie with so much love for Elvis. What Austin Butler would do. You discover!”
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“Elvis” explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), starting from the perspective of his complex relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story tells the complex dynamics between Presley and Parker, from Presley’s breakthrough to his unprecedented star status, against the backdrop of America’s changing cultural landscape. At the heart of that journey is one of the most important and influential people in Elvis’ life: Priscilla Presley (Olivia Dejong).
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Austin Butler, who plays Elvis, won’t soon forget shooting the film. Immediately after the last day of filming, the actor was taken to the hospital. In an interview with GQ magazine, Butler said he suddenly developed severe pain in his stomach. “It was like my whole body stopped working.” He continues: “I woke up at four in the morning with constant pain. Then I was taken to the hospital, because it seemed that my body was completely exhausted ”. Fortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm. Soon Butler was released from the hospital. Although described as flat comfort.
Elvis can be seen with us from 22 June.
