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* PlayingAgainstType: The famously lovable Creator/TomHanks plays the utterly loathsome, selfish and manipulative Colonel Tom Parker whose only moments of kindness are acts of shrewd calculation designed to benefit him.

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* DyeingForYourArt: Creator/AustinButler dyed his natural blond hair black to play Elvis, who himself was indeed a natural blond before dyeing it black in real life.

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** Creator/TomHanks shaved his head to play Tom Parker.
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* DawsonCasting: Tom Hanks, who is in his sixties, plays Colonel Tom Parker beginning when Parker would have been in his forties. Averted near the end of the film when Hanks is playing Parker when they're roughly around the same age.
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** Priscilla Presley, Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.

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** Priscilla Presley, Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla Priscilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.
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* CaliforniaDoubling: The film is set in America but was filmed entirely in Queensland, Australia.
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* DeletedRole: An unspecified actor played UsefulNotes/RichardNixon in the film, though the scenes with Elvis meeting Nixon were ultimately cut from the film.

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* DeletedRole: An unspecified actor played was hired to play UsefulNotes/RichardNixon in what the film, director described as a "whackadoo" scene, though the scenes with any scene involving Elvis meeting Nixon were was ultimately cut from the film.
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* DeletedRole: An unspecified actor played UsefulNotes/RichardNixon in the film, though the scenes with Elvis meeting Nixon were ultimately cut from the film.
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* TheDanza : Creator/TomHanks plays Colonel Tom Parker (although [[ZigZaggingTrope that wasn't his real name]])

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* TheDanza : TheDanza: Creator/TomHanks plays Colonel Tom Parker (although [[ZigZaggingTrope that wasn't his real name]])name]]).
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** Priscilla Presley, Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully."
** His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.

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** Priscilla Presley, Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully."
" Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.
** His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.

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Priscilla Presley, Elvis' Music/{{Elvis|Presley}}' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." "
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His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.
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* PlayingAgainstType: The famously lovable Creator/TomHanks plays the utterly loathsome, selfish and manipulative Colonel Tom Parker whose only moments of kindness are acts of shrewd calculation designed to benefit him.
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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia DeJonge's portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia DeJonge's [=DeJonge=]'s portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.
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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully".

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully". Priscilla also gave her approval to Olivia DeJonge's portrayal of her and assisted her with it throughout the production.



* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead, almost the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.

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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead, lead and Tom Hanks as Colonel Parker (who is playing a Dutch character), almost the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.
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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead and Tom Hanks, almost the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.

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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead and Tom Hanks, lead, almost the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.
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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully".

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter daughter, both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully." His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully".
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*TheDanza : Creator/TomHanks plays Colonel Tom Parker (although [[ZigZaggingTrope that wasn't his real name]])
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* EarlyBirdRelease: The film was released in most of the world during early-June 2022 in regions such as Japan, Latin America among others.
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* EarlyBirdRelease: The film was released in most of the world during early-June 2022 in regions such as Japan, Latin America among others.
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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead and Tom Hanks, the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.

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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead and Tom Hanks, almost the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.
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* FakeAmerican: Other than Austin Butler in the lead and Tom Hanks, the entire cast is made up of Australian actors playing Americans.
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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully."

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father's heart & soul beautifully."" His granddaughter, Creator/RileyKeough, was similarly positive, saying Butler's performance moved her to tears and "captured her grandfather beautifully".
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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Creator/RitaWilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In fact, Hanks getting the virus made him, as Hanks put it on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive at Home'', a canary in the coal mine for the disease. Shortly after this, the global lockdowns started, which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.

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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Creator/RitaWilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In fact, Hanks getting the virus made him, as Hanks he himself put it on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive at Home'', a canary in the coal mine for the disease. Shortly after this, the global lockdowns started, which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.
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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Creator/RitaWilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In fact, Hanks getting the virus made him, as Hanks put it on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive at Home'', a canary in the coal mine for the disease; shortly after this, the global lockdowns started which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.

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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Creator/RitaWilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. In fact, Hanks getting the virus made him, as Hanks put it on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive at Home'', a canary in the coal mine for the disease; shortly disease. Shortly after this, the global lockdowns started started, which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.
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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after this the global lockdowns started which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.

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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Rita Wilson Creator/RitaWilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shortly In fact, Hanks getting the virus made him, as Hanks put it on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive at Home'', a canary in the coal mine for the disease; shortly after this this, the global lockdowns started which meant production couldn't resume until six months later. later.

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father’s heart & soul beautifully."

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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father’s father's heart & soul beautifully."


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* TroubledProduction: Production was suspended two months into filming after Creator/TomHanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Shortly after this the global lockdowns started which meant production couldn't resume until six months later.
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* ApprovalOfGod: Priscilla Presley, Elvis' ex-wife and widow, and Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis' only daughter both gave their seal of approval on the Elvis biopic, where Pricilla on her Facebook post called it a "...a true story told brilliantly and creatively", praising Butler's performance as "outstanding" while Lisa described it on her Twitter post as "...nothing short of spectacular. Absolutely exquisite. Creator/AustinButler channeled and embodied my father’s heart & soul beautifully."
* DyeingForYourArt: Creator/AustinButler dyed his natural blond hair black to play Elvis, who himself was indeed a natural blond before dyeing it black in real life.
* FakeNationality: American Creator/TomHanks plays Colonel Tom Parker, who was originally from the Netherlands.
* ReleaseDateChange: Originally set for release on October 1, 2021, the film was delayed to November 5 due to the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic before being pushed back again towards it final release date of June 23, 2022.
* TheOtherMarty: Creator/MaggieGyllenhaal and Creator/RufusSewell were originally cast as Elvis' parents, but due to the production delays and scheduling issues caused by the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, they were replaced with Helen Thomson and Richard Roxburgh when filming started up again.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Creator/AnselElgort, Creator/AaronTaylorJohnson, Music/HarryStyles, and Creator/MilesTeller were all in contention to play Elvis before Butler was cast.
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