Baz Luhrmann has been known for introducing larger-than-life films over the years, bringing to life stories ranging from original concepts to classic fare adaptations. It was the last project to join his film this year Elvis, a fan-favorite biography chronicling the life of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler). Due to Presley’s unparalleled position in the music scene and Luhrmann Moulin Rouge! To become a Broadway musical, it is only natural that the question arises whether a file Elvis Music can be in the cards. In a recent interview with WhatsOnStageLuhrmann noted, seems like a natural possibility.
“It’s normal for all of my shows to turn into musicals,” Luhrmann explained. “I don’t know when, but without making headlines, I don’t know how it wouldn’t be…Think of a role [Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks in the film] Anchoring a musical about Elvis.
Luhrmann also revealed that production on Elvis included butler performing full versions of Presley’s songs, even if they were eventually cut in the final film—something that would naturally lend themselves to the musical arrangement.
“We didn’t call it a cut,” Luhrmann revealed. “In a musical theatrical version, you can let it flow. A live theatrical version that will give both the live performance and the inner life of Elvis.”
This is the latest example of Luhrmann’s question about an additional version of Elviswhere he previously revealed that a four-hour clip for the director could happen — but not immediately.
he is Elvis on HBO Max?
Elvis It hit HBO Max earlier this fall, hitting the platform on Friday, September 2. The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), from the perspective of his complex relationship with his enigmatic director, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker that spanned more than 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and the loss of innocence in America. At the center of that journey, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge) was one of the most important and influential people in Elvis’ life.
cast Elvis Also includes Dacre Montgomery, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Luke Bracey, and Shonka Dukureh.
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