Elvis Is Getting a Biopic, so Who Would You Have Shake, Rattle and Roll as The King?

In the era of musical biopics like "Rocketman," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and a yet-to-be-announced Boy George film, it's only right that the King of Rock and Roll gets his day in the sun. Writer, director and producer Baz Luhrmann ("The Great Gatsby" (2013), "Australia," "Moulin Rouge") is stepping up to the plate to create the film, with Tom Hanks already tapped to play Presley's manager, Tom Parker. Personally, I want to throw Lily Collins' name into the ring for Priscilla. Five popular actors with singing chops -- all between the ages of 25 and 32 -- have been screen tested for the role of a lifetime.


[UPDATE 7/16/19]: Baz Luhrmann has selected Austin Butler for the role, according to Deadline, and filming is set to begin next year in Queensland, Australia. 

Brigitte Carreiro
by Brigitte Carreiro
Jul 2, 2019