{"id":440631,"date":"2022-05-02T10:49:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T07:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/he-had-big-shoes-to-fill\/"},"modified":"2022-05-02T10:49:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T07:49:22","slug":"he-had-big-shoes-to-fill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/he-had-big-shoes-to-fill\/","title":{"rendered":"#\u2018He had big shoes to fill\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a286b560d6a2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a286b560d6a2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/he-had-big-shoes-to-fill\/#%E2%80%9C%E2%80%98He_had_big_shoes_to_fill%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;\u2018He had big shoes to fill\u2019&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C%E2%80%98He_had_big_shoes_to_fill%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;\u2018He had big shoes to fill\u2019&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Priscilla Presley\u00a0gave a new biopic about Elvis Presley her stamp of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roval.<\/p>\n<p>The 76-year-old recently took to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ms.priscilla.presley\/posts\/532201418276175\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and praised director Baz Luhrmann\u2019s \u201cElvis,\u201d which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month ahead of Warner Bros. releasing the film theatrically on June 24.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cNaked Gun\u201d actress said she saw the movie with her late ex-husband\u2019s longtime pal Jerry Schilling and was impressed by Austin Butler taking on the titular role.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe story is about Elvis and Colonel Parker\u2019s relationship,\u201d Presley wrote. \u201cIt is a true story told brilliantly and creatively that only Baz, in his unique artistic way, could have delivered. Austin Butler, who played Elvis, is outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHalfway through the film Jerry and I looked at each other and said WOW!!!\u201d she shared. \u201cBravo to him\u2026he knew he had big shoes to fill. He was extremely nervous playing this part. I can only imagine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Presley also recalled meeting Elvis\u2019 manager, Col. Tom Parker, who is played by\u00a0Tom Hanks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat a character he was,\u201d she reflected. \u201cThere was two sides to Colonel, Jerry and I witnessed both. The story, as we all know, does not have a happy ending. But I think you will understand a little bit more of Elvis\u2019 journey, penned by a director who put his heart and soul and many hours into this film.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Presley said \u201cI do\u201d to Elvis in 1967. They welcomed a daughter named Lisa Marie Presley the following year. The couple eventually called it quits, and their divorce was finalized in 1973. The singer\u00a0died\u00a0in 1977 at age 42.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler\"\/>\n<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, Butler beat out numerous contenders to play the King, including Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller and others.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released by Warner Bros., Luhrmann explained his decision to cast the 30-year-old, saying he \u201cknew unequivocally\u201d that he was the perfect fit for the role.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/2022-CinemaCon-Warner-Bros.-Arrivals.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Director Baz Luhrmann, left, and Austin Butler, who is playing Elvis Presley in a new biopic.\" class=\"wp-image-22106229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/2022-CinemaCon-Warner-Bros.-Arrivals.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/2022-CinemaCon-Warner-Bros.-Arrivals.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/2022-CinemaCon-Warner-Bros.-Arrivals.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/2022-CinemaCon-Warner-Bros.-Arrivals.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Director Baz Luhrmann, left, and Austin Butler, who is playing Elvis Presley in a new biopic.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Chris Pizzello\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI knew I couldn\u2019t make this film if the casting wasn\u2019t absolutely right, and we searched thoroughly for an actor with the ability to evoke the singular natural movement and vocal qualities of this peerless star but also the inner vulnerability of the artist,\u201d said the 59-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThroughout the casting process, it was an honor for me to encounter such a vast array of talent,\u201d the \u201cMoulin Rouge!\u201d director shared. \u201cI had heard about Austin Butler from his standout role opposite Denzel Washington in \u2018The Iceman Cometh\u2019 on Broadway, and through a journey of extensive screen testing and music and performance workshops, I knew unequivocally that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of one of the world\u2019s most iconic musical figures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Presley previously shared that Lana Del Rey, who was rumored to be in the running to portray her in the upcoming film, would be an appropriate choice. Australian actress Olivia DeJonge went on to nab the role.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMLG0nwswvr63Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> articles, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/05\/02\/priscilla-presley-praises-elvis-biopic-starring-austin-butler-he-had-big-shoes-to-fill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;\u2018He had big shoes to fill\u2019&#8221; Priscilla Presley\u00a0gave a new biopic about Elvis Presley her stamp of approval. The 76-year-old recently took to\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and praised director Baz Luhrmann\u2019s \u201cElvis,\u201d which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month ahead of Warner Bros. releasing the film theatrically on June 24. The \u201cNaked Gun\u201d actress said she&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":440632,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/565097807.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=1024","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[70897],"tags":[128735,88273,87874,128736],"class_list":["post-440631","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-5-2-22","tag-baz-luhrmann","tag-elvis-presley","tag-priscilla-presley"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440631","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440631"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/440631\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/440632"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440631"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=440631"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=440631"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}