Baz Luhrmann on Why Priscilla Presley’s Support for ‘Elvis’ “Is the Best Review I’ve Ever Had”

The Australian director topped off the world premiere of Elvis, his full-on

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cranked-up take on the life and music of the rock-and-roll legend,

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with a similar over-the-top beach club bash Wednesday night,

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featuring a spectacular drone show and a blowout performance from Italian glam rock band

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and Eurovision 2021 winner Maneskin, who performed a single from the Elvis soundtrack.

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Thursday’s press conference for the film,

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which featured Luhrmann together with Austin Butler, who plays Elvis;

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Tom Hanks, who plays his shady manager Colonel Tom Parker;

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Olivia DeJonge, who plays Priscilla Presley; and Alton Mason,

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