Tom Hanks Talks About Being in Awe of Austin Butler | Around the Table | Entertainment Weekly

Tom Hanks and the rest of the cast of the new Baz Lurhmann Elvis biopic explain why they are so impressed by Austin Butler.

#Elvis #AustinButler #TomHanks #AroundTheTable #EntertainmentWeekly #AltonMason #OliviaDeJonge #Yola #KelvinHarrisonJr

About 'Elvis'
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis's life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).

EW News Flash brings you breaking news and exclusive stories from the world of entertainment. We’re always on the pulse with the latest updates in music, TV, movie and celebrity news, and full of behind-the-scenes coverage from A-List events and first looks at the newest TV and films trailers and teasers. From Marvel and Star Wars, to Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead, find out everything you need to know right here!

CONNECT WITH

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY is your pass to Hollywood’s most creative minds and most fascinating stars. With sharp insight and unparalleled access, we keep you plugged into pop culture.

Tom Hanks Talks About Being in Awe of Austin Butler | Around the Table | Entertainment Weekly

[maryhominuk]

Tom Hanks played that role beautifully because I wanted to throttle the colonel! Eliciting that kind of emotion is genius!

[DYA]

Austin deserves all the praises and awards, such a magnificent embodiment, he is massively talented.

[laurastone]

I would have PAID to be an extra so that I could watch the magnificent music performances by Austin Butler. They seemed so real while watching the movie.

[jolantaangluabclt]

Elvis's presence was there all the time. He was challenging through Austin. That's why everybody was under spell, totally mesmerized. Austin did a great job. Elvis blessed Austin being him. Tom was compelling as well. A huge THANK to all the team for tremendous work. Thank you for immersing us into it. 💖

[chasehedges]

Tom Hanks is a legend. I love anything he’s in.

[wildariley]

Austin is sooo easy on the eyes. He seems to be genuinely kind and humble.

[doz]

Fantastic film Austin deserves an Oscar.

[lifeissweet]

I would've loved watching all thst because Aus was elvis. yeah the crew had the golden ticket and they got to see Elvis near and personal. something that none of us have ever done. I saw Elvis in Vegas once in 1971 and i cherish it. and yes the man says "Elvis has left the building"/

[thyop]

I can completely see why they would have paid money to be there. It must have been incredible to witness in person, particularly if you're interested in performance. I have a feeling this will go done as a legendary performance in cinema and Butler deserves to be remembered for this.

[simondivers]

I just saw Elvis.... Totally loved it.

[vintagehouliganc]

Tom Hanks is not getting enough credit for his amazing performance. Just think, , , you can't recognize him, he speaks in an accent, he looks like Parker, he has generated emotions of contempt from viewers who routinely say they don't like him and many think it was not so much as a miscast but an irritating cast lol.... so he did his job perfectly, he got the reaction needed, he told the story and set the background for Austin to have a stunningly amazing Hanks the bad guy and Austin the hero. Frankly I believe Hanks should get an Oscar hands down by doing an amazing job surrounding "Elvis'" It was his job to be despicable and boy was he ever!!

[joannemurdock]

So far I have loved the movie ELVIS 7 times!
OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC !

[follysurfangelJess]

Watched Elvis tonight Austin was one hell of an actor. Love loved the movie He should get an top leading actor and best actor of the year!!!

[Verbsdescribeus]

I saw the movie three times already :) What a love statement of encouragement towards generations!!!

[Openguy]

Just fantastic, Austin, you are amazing.

[HyunlixHearts]

I’m obsessed with Baz’s story about Brett, the cameraman

[valdornas]

I loved this. Austin did an amazing job

[macleanoxenham]

I have a feeling they will both get Oscar’s for this one

[Mariogamingismid]

Tom and Austin were very good when they did there roles

[kelleyoneal]

I would pay money to see Austin on a Vegas stage for real. Not a pretend Vegas set.