Austin Butler gives heartfelt Leading Actor speech for 'Elvis' | BAFTA Film 2023

The Bafta Film Awards are back! Award-winning actor Richard E Grant hosts the ceremony, celebrating the year’s finest movie moments. Alison Hammond gets the gossip from the A-listers backstage in her Bafta studio, giving viewers an access-all-areas experience as one of the biggest nights in film unfolds. The ceremony is full of amazing performances, A-list interviews and awards, all in front of a star-studded audience at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall. Which famous faces will be walking away empty-handed, and who will win one of the iconic Bafta masks in 2023?

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[ElvisRose_]

Austin Butler did something that is incredibly difficult... he won over Elvis fans. His performance portrayed who Elvis was as both performer and person with such respect, dignity, and integrity. The task was thought nearly impossible by Elvis fans until Austin Butler. He took this as a responsibility rather than a role and he deserves to be recognized for it. One of the best performances I've ever seen.

[xenijagrunschnabel]

Brendan & Austin are friendship goals. How happy did Brendan look when Austin won...both such amazing actors and human beings.

[cryforthemoon]

He really went above and beyond in his portrayal.

[BabySmurf]

Lisa and Elvis are very honored and proud. Very well deserved!

[rhodarivera]

The genuine surprise on his face when his name was called...you deserve this Austin!

[butterfliesarefreetofly]

I never thought in my lifetime that I would watch any one person do an Elvis movie & be so spot on about Elvis in the movie. No could could’ve done this job any better than Austin . Lisa Marie and her father Elvis are probably smiling the biggest smile from Heaven! Go Austin !!!
So happy for Austin!💜💜

[zzwkdrw]

As a huge elvis fan this boy blew me away with this performance

[beaudare]

What a class act Austin is. Wonderful heartfelt speech. As an American actor who once played Elvis in Hollywood, I salute Austin. Elvis is very elusive to capture on film. A million best wishes..

[q]

Austin loves everybody so much, Brendan looked so very happy for Austin. We Americans are extremely happy and over joyed for AUSTIN!

[cl_the_loon]

Deserved, but also look at Brendan Fraser's face reaction when Austin was announced, man, both would be very deserving!!!

[strayfreckles]

the way you can feel his voice on the verge of breaking because of the emotions he's feeling, aaaah, i love him to bits, he truly deserved this <3 you can tell he really can't believe this is all happening, his sincerity and honesty are palpable. Don't wanna get hopeful for the Oscar, but cannot but wish him to win it too~

[waylonvids]

I have not actually taken an active interest in a "new" actor like this in basically my entire life. I became a genuine fan of Austin Butler as a result of the role in ELVIS, but the reason I hope he continues with all the success in the world is totally because of who HE is.

[elvisfan]

Thank you for including the ENTIRE video (ie: not cutting anything from it), from hearing his name called, to hugging his co workers, to walking up to the stage, to his whole speech. Congrats, Team Elvis on all four of the BAFTA wins and a special whoo hoo to Austin! You did this Elvis fan proud! My boy, my boy! 💝

[robyncullum]

Austin Butler deserved the British award. He should have gotten the American Oscar too. The judges should have been Fair & not just Kind.

[heisenberg]

he's amazing in elvis, totally deserved, a body work that hasn't been seen in movies for years

[rhodarivera]

Sadly, people who say he doesn't deserve this have no clue how much work Austin had done and how much of his life he'd put in to portray such an iconic star as Elvis. I watched a lot of documentaries, interviews, behind the scenes and comparison videos since watching this film, and tbh, the effort he's put in to embody Elvis was another level. I loved both Brendan and Colin's performances this season but it's a tall order what Austin did, especially the artistry and respect both he and Baz had put into making the film. Better just ignore the haters, the majority who mattered (Presleys, critics and audience) have spoken. Well done, Austin!

[newbeeify]

God bless him! Even though he's young he's seen years of failure and now he's successful beyond imagination! Always Keep winning Austin!

[sherroncunningham]

Austin you may have been cheated out of the Oscar but you will always have our hearts us Elvis fans

[daneden]

Austin Butler will ever be one of my favorites! He did Elvis is style and grace! To win over Elvis’ loyaltists is a mountain to climb for sure! We don’t just let anyone in when comparing them to the King! Congratulations, Austin! May your career be forever successful! It will be fun watching you and cheering you on! I pray you have a long and happy life!

[AB-jeez]

He deserved it, he deserves all awards, he’s such a humble, sweet, talented man.