Long with Austin Butler playing the King of Rock hits theaters in July
The long-awaited biopic of Elvis Presleyplayed by Austin Butler on the big screen, it will not only have a great story and a strong cast, but also great names in the music industry that will complete the soundtrack of the film by Baz Luhrmann. The information is from collider.
It will feature original songs by Presleyas well as songs performed by the star of the feature, Butler. Also included in the soundtrack Ann Nesby, Alton Mason, Chris Isaak, Denzel Curry, Doja Cat, Eminem & Ceelo Green, Gary Clark Jr., Jack White, Lenesha Randolph, Jazmine Sullivan, Kacey Musgraves, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Les Greene, maneskin, Nardo Wick, paravi, tire, Rufus Thomas, Shonka Dukureh, Stevie Nicks, Swae Lee & Diplo, tame Impala and Yola.
The site also reports that some artists from the soundtrack will also appear on “Elvis”, portraying legendary voices such as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, little Richard, Arthur “Bigboy” Crudup and Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
The news was revealed by Warner Bros in an Instagram post, accompanied by a quote from himself. Presley: “Do something worth remembering”. Check out:
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While no specific songs were released with the lineup, the trailer is punctuated with sound snippets from some of the most influential tracks from Elvisinterpreted by Butler. In addition, throughout the released trailers, it is possible to notice some snippets of his music, such as a haunting version of “Suspicious Minds” and his singing cover of “Unchained Melody”. Versions of the newly chosen artists also round out the previews, such as “Vegas” by Doja Catwhich weaves together “Hound Dog” by Presley in the chorus.
Rapper Eminem wasn’t left out either, and the same day the soundtrack was announced, he posted a snippet of his “Jailhouse Rock”-inspired track “The King and I” featuring Ceelo Green.
Tom Hanks like the businessman Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis, David Wenham (“Top of the Lake”), Richard Roxburgh (“Moulin Rouge – Love in Red”), Dacre Montgomery (“Stranger Things”), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“At nightfall”), Luke Bracey (“Until the Last Man”), Olivia DeJonge (“The Society”) and Kodi Smit McPhee (“Attack of the Dogs”) complete the cast.
“Elvis” hits theaters on July 14.
Source: cinebuzz
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