Austin Butler on 'Elvis' & 'Dune: Part II' | MTV News

[@delsmontgomery]

Austin seems so sweet. I hope he never changes. His career is gonna skyrocket from here on out. Great interview as always, Josh!

[@eileengriffin6476]

Do you believe he started on. Nickelodeon & Disney ,shows?

[@delsmontgomery]

@@eileengriffin6476 He did, but he was always a background extra. Never the main lead

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Josh is the man, his interviews are the best. Austin Butler is the real deal.

[@christineoneal666]

I agree! I've seen some trolls and haters on Twitter saying crap like he's faking his persona and is pretentious.

[@eileengriffin6476]

I heard that he is going to be bald in Dune 2. Is this true?

[@christineoneal666]

@@eileengriffin6476 I know his hair is shorter. I think he would look weird bald

[@angiehh516]

Please give this man an Oscar. He’s unbelievable!

[@paulinaarias1216]

Yeahh!!

[@outdoorliving4724]

Austin was born to play Elvis.

[@katep9812]

Beautiful human being inside and out! So out of this world talented and truly destined to play Elvis... he poured all.his heart and soul and more into this role and it shows. So glad he got this role and I couldn't have imagined anyone better.

[@littlesister7021]

Austin seems so wonderful and gentle. He worked so hard to finally get a lead role. Austin is so Amazing! as Elvis. I hope many more great roles come his way. I want to see him get awards for Elvis.

[@sandranewborne6208]

yes he definitely need a Oscar!!

[@lifeissweet9826]

and what a lead role he got. maybe the biggest lead in the last 10 years. I am going to see it for the fourth time on Sunday and then im done. i WILL BUY THE MOVIE AFTER THAT. SO I CAN WATCH AT HOME.

[@thebigguy8306]

Stunningly handsome, humble, painfully shy, immensely talented, what's not to like. Why does he remind me of Paul Walker/California vibe? Wishing him a long a prosperous career

[@eileengriffin6476]

Great interview! I'm really hoping he wins the Oscar

[@joannekatende]

Hear hear!

[@pattyrech4471]

He better, or we're comin' after those people!

[@eileengriffin6476]

@@pattyrech4471 If he doesn’t win, they might as well shut down the Academy because we all know how crooked and political they are. We saw that last year. The past couple of years I turn on the TV just to watch the Red Catpet & then turn it off & then I wait for the news to find out who won

[@sandramorrow5845]

Yes he will win a Oscar ‼️💞🎊🥰

[@Paulanekodesu]

Austin has the most besutiful smile I've seen. He's so sweet

[@joycejoline2627]

Austin Butler did a great job being Elvis..no doubt about that....a lot of the younger generation now know now who he was...a fantastic singer and entertainer... there's no doubt Austin Butler did the movie very well and he deserves an Oscar....he studied Elvis's life and he did the movie with expetiision which shows Austin has great talent......a new ⭐ is born in this world...✨

[@DYA9091]

He has such a massive talent, he has a unique magnetism and magnificence, he absolutely deserves the Oscar and all the praises and awards, absolutely brilliant, passionate man.

[@joannemurdock7899]

AUSTIN YOU were SENSATIONAL as Elivs! So far I have seen this movie 7times! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE !

[@ladyregina6840]

I really hope he has people around him who love him, protect him and support him through his course of life ❤️

[@bravesoul5743]

Amen to that!!

[@lifeissweet9826]

I wonder about his agent and management company. Who is traveling wihb him, giving good security. Or maybe it's better to travel incognito right now.

[@eddabindus3818]

Edda Bindus This interview was an excellent picture of Who Austin Butler is as person. He feels the emotional soul of what Elvis was. Elvis has love and the music he sang came from his Heart. Losing both mother's at the same age, connected Austin and Elvis as one. I've seen Elvis in Concert here in San Diego grew up with him since I was 11 and cried when he passed. My only Regret was I didn't fly out for his funeral. Great Job Austin you have paid the greatest compliment for this Man we call the King. Love you.

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

This young man is a special light and a master at his craft.

[@rhondapayne2683]

Austin buster deserve rewards playing Elvis and Oscar to go to him he put his heart and soul into this movie and it's hard and so and playing Elvis

[@ladydiana2905]

What a great interview! I could feel their camaraderie. And Austin is so patient with answering the same questions over and over again. So excited to watch his career continue

[@bkirby1732]

He completely puts his heart and soul into everything he does. Austin is fabulously beautiful in every way. God bless him!,

[@bravesoul5743]

Austin is such a good actor and he knows how to discipline himself when it comes to his work! Very impressive! I hope he gets the acknowledgement he deserves in his work in ELVIS!

[@lifeissweet9826]

Hes been acting since about age 11-12. mostly kid stuff and thats ok. I remember him from all the Nick at Night shows because my grandchildren watched that stuff. Austin was a real cutie and he stood out from the pack. you remembered him.

[@joycegibbs5267]

for some reason I feel so protective of Austin. I read he lost his mother and seems quite shy but really sweet.

[@747981]

Oscar worthy performance

[@reginavaught9459]

Austin are you ready to fly?!?!?😘Yes.... He has taken off🎶✈️🎶✈️🎶✈️

[@ornellabarbaro3861]

This young man had huge huge shoes to fill. Almost impossible that he would even master Elvis as completely as he did. Austin did not imitate Elvis. Austin was reborn and engulfed the man. Impossible, impossible feat to achieve. Just his vocals were impeccably close and his dance moves came from within him ( like Elvis ) and not co ordinated as many artist trying to play Elvis had done. My point is Austin was smart enough not to imitate Elvis but to become Elvis. This is what separates Elvis the musical icon from Elvis the halloween costume, as he said. Unbelievably talented actor. 🥇🥇🥇

[@jennylee1510]

Totally agree! His performance is Oscar worthy! I truly hope he will win next year at the Oscars 🤞

[@lifeissweet9826]

I knew that something remarkable had happened when i wanted to cry about 20 mins into the movie. He had appeared at Louisiana Hayride and gotten jeered and then he belted out that song. It was Elvis come back to life. It was shocking and I watched the movie in kind of disbelief. How did Austin do it?

[@gailcirillo8311]

Austin you became Elvis. Thank you so much

[@joannemurdock7899]

Challenge by! I Really think this ELVIS movie was the biggest challenge for anyone ever as far as portraying an Icon and LEGEND ! Elvis! AUSTIN YOU did this masterpiece BRILLIANTLY AMAZING YOU REALLY BECAME ELVIS! THANK YOU AUSTIN! YOU AUSTIN DESERVE AN OSCAR AND AN ACADEMY AWARD!

[@Plathismo]

If there’s any justice he’ll be an Oscar winner by the time Dune 2 comes out. He’s amazing as Elvis.

[@jenitatheodore]

oh god i'm so encapsulated by this man

[@sheyllasantos6293]

Austin Butler Amazing amazing actor I have never seen such a real emotional delivery that I managed to live that time for more than 02:30 minutes dancing singing acting with faces and mouths and visceral expressions a spectacle of acting Elvis Presley deserves this star that appeared in the cinema.

[@paulanyandra]

He is so humble and grateful! What a special man!

[@laurarichter1780]

Good lord this man made me blush 🥵

[@bkirby1732]

Austin is truely blessed in so many ways. May he truely receive all the blessings he works so hard for.

[@mamatess1433]

He's so very patient waiting for a role of a lifetime. Congratulations Austin many 2× more success and please keep your feet on the ground. Can you tell this is a mom talking?

[@gailcirillo8311]

Austin you are wonderful

[@brunerguy1]

What a terrific and honest interview. Love Austin in this role. Thank you for honoring the King.

[@Lol-tu4nd]

Omg I cant wait to see him in dune with Timmy and Z!! Hopefully we get to see cute cast moments!!

[@kimfladung]

Loved your interview with Austin Butler about his role as Elvis. You have a nice rapport with him. You can tell he enjoys talking with you. 🎤 Austin is on his way to being a huge star. The amount of research, care, respect and personal commitment it took him to complete such an impressive performance will be cherished for years to come. He deserves everything great coming his way. 💗💖💓 And I am so glad to be a witness to all of it. ⚡🌟

[@messymessy1979]

Best interview!!! I've watched a lot of these since seeing the movie back in June and this is so much fun and informative. I have now seen the movie 5 times and love it more each time. It's raw, emotional, and very real. I don't think anyone could have embodied Elvis the way that Austin Butler did.....good grief he was great. He put his heart and soul into this film and it shows. Thank you to Baz for such an incredible movie that best win Oscars in every category.

[@deltasquared7777]

The stars have certainly aligned for Elvis in a way that is not likely to happen again for a very long time

[@shellbhouse7923]

Excellent interview- I've watched many of them, and even though some of the answers started about the same, Austin elaborated more on his thought process through this one. I especially appreciate your questions, and that you always allow the interviewee to complete a thought, and never step on or over them. Very interesting discussion about his theater performance which is very true to how I feel about it.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Great Interview! STORY OF A GREAT MUCH LOVED AMERICAN LEGEND! LOOKS AND SOUNDS AMERICAN! FILMED IN AUSTRALIA AMAZINGLY WELL DONE! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL!

[@katherinemartin4426]

Austin you are appreciated & loved❤️ by us all to keep the King’s memories alive!❤️🌟👋

[@andreasantucci9624]

So much luck wished for this young man…. Thank you Austin. You nailed it! ❤️

[@valerielove9837]

I have seen a lot of interviews. They seem to ask the same questions. This was the best interview I have seen yet. I have learned a lot more about Aystin as an actor. Thank you!!!

[@MissPerriwinkle]

a star is born....and recepient of many awards....

[@MissPerriwinkle]

we pray he will be scantilly clad in Dune indeed.

[@chrisheeran]

WHAAAT HES GONNA BE IN DUNE II LETS GOOOOO crazy amazing interview great questions

[@Peem_pom]

A very truthful and honest interview

[@judithrieder3944]

Hope Austin receives all the accolades he truly deserves at Oscar time! An amazing performance as Elvis! More important though is his humble attitude and gratefulness which he expresses so well!

[@ruthnagarya2028]

What a great interview, not only with the interviewer but with Austin. so thoughtful, so well researched with hard, hard work, it's mind blowing.

[@jaymichelle8357]

When a great interview! I can’t wait to see this film

[@sandranewborne6208]

I saw the movie and I was very pleased with it

[@joannemurdock7899]

It's the BEST! GIVE THIS AUSTIN AN OSCOR ! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL!

[@hayliesuwyn2540]

Elvis rocks

[@psychsquirrel]

What a wonderful interview! So refreshing, thank you ☺️

[@gailcirillo8311]

Austin don’t lose Elvis. Keep him in your soul

[@ovok10]

The movie was soo good

[@mariamargaritalavides5554]

Austin 💕

[@ludevinadefreitas213]

I love Austin. Thanks.

[@austinelvisfeyd]

can't wait to see him in dune part 2 as feyd rautha he is going to be good as sting did in 1984 movie

[@maria290975]

Austin deserves an Oscar!

[@delrey874]

He has the vibe of a young Brad Pitt.

[@katherinemartin4426]

Austin you are great actor! ❤️🌟👋

[@janesmith4592]

You are a freaking amazing human being!

[@alesh2275]

Austin’s eyes are so beautiful …

[@carolrice1371]

Such a great interview! Thank you for this awesome interview. Austin is outstanding and loved so much!❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@manfredmeyer2810]

He is the New James Dean.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Minus the tragic end. Hope he has a long career cuz this dude is stellar and quintessential Hollywood movie star material.

[@peggypieters661]

Without a doubt!!!!! Nice looking(although much, much taller), quiet, brooding, somewhat melancholy, the whole package. Problem is I am not confident that Dean would sell today, and that is too bad.

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@nikitamohanan2124 OSCOR for this young man!

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@peggypieters661 true!?

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@joannemurdock7899 nomination for sure. But he has some very tough competition from veteran actors and stars. I don know if he will win! Hugh Jackman in the Son (same director and team as 2019's the Father. UK rheater play is critically acclaimed), Brendan Fraser in the Aronofsky's the Whale, Adam Driver on Noah Baumbach's White Noise, Jesse Clemons in Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, Christian Bale in Amsterdamn, Brad Pitt in Damien Chazelle's Babylon to name a few. The fact that Elvis is a solid hit will strengthen the movie's Oscar nomination and Austin stands a very good chance at a nomination but we don't know how strong his competition is. If Creed 3 is miraculously as good as Creed 1 or the best rocky movies, maybe Michael b Jordan? Also Jonathan Majors is also in true events based epic war story called Devotion. Haven't seen much of his work but I have heard from others including his colleagues that he's a beast of an actor so ya...there's that.

[@yayab6378]

Awesome!

[@leeannehudson7314]

Yep I took my kids to see this movie they are now fans !

[@lynetteh824]

Hi all, I'm from Sydney & I saw the movie Thursday night, on opening day. It was just a thrilling experience! I saw it again today & I'll be seeing it several times more! Just a reminder PLEASE, to go to IMDB & give it a 10 rating, I've already done mine. We need to get it a score of 8.0+ to make it into the IMDB list of highest scorings. It's Austin OSCAR, not (Austin Butler) anymore! hehe Wishing everyone, everywhere a wonderful experience watching ELVIS the movie! ⚡♥️⚡ #AUSTINOSCAR #ELVISOSCAR #BAZOSCAR

[@kryse4944]

I just made an IMDB account I'll never use just to rate this!

[@lynetteh824]

@@kryse4944 WOW great! Ty. That's wonderful & TCB/TLC foreverrrrr! ⚡❤⚡

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@lynetteh824 loved Austin/ELVIS So far I have seen it 7 times! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL! AUSTIN PLAYED ELVIS WITH HEART AND SOUL!🙏🙏💙💙

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@lynetteh824 what does IMDB stand for r!? I do want to vote for AUSTIN!

[@victoriavaughan4887]

Amazing

[@walk3to921]

Great interview! Thank you!

[@sabrinedaheche8559]

Can’t believe he’s going to play in a movie made by the most popular filmmaker in Quebec, I would definitely do anything to attend the premiere if it happened in Montreal & if Austin comes 😭😭😭

[@jennylee1510]

I still haven’t seen Dune yet, but I will someday. I’m excited though to see Austin compete with Timothee, Zendaya, and Christopher Walken in the sequel! Looking forward to see what part 2 looks like when it comes out! 🙏🙌

[@JudithJones-o4m]

No matter what U do ,U will be Wonderful ,as Always , Absolutely Great ! Hang in there it will come ,already is Happening , U are SO Wonderful as a person and an ACTOR ,Beautiful person ALSO ! ❤️,😊, JUDY # ONE FAN 😊!

[@vokasimid5330]

10:32 FINALLY!

[@sosweetss57]

WHO IS THAT

[@vokasimid5330]

@@sosweetss57 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH7Heq2kd92kn9k

[@kryse4944]

@@sosweetss57 Sting in Dune 1984 as Feyd-Rautha.

[@moorejazznow]

Austin is such a remarkable person. I truly hope in stays the same inside, he is such a gentle person. However, his acting is just fantastic. I look forward to seeing his next roles. He is one of a kind. It really was shameful he never won the Oscar, but I feel like his time will come because he is too good not to win one eventually.

[@vokasimid5330]

Wanna see him, Timmy, Z, Flo and Walken doing dance-off together

[@annabellerhodes]

i love a fellow tcm watcher

[@theplourde]

Perfect casting for Feyd Rautha

[@julianat1939]

I have see the Elvis 2 times. Austin Butler is gorgeous dreamy cute hot sooo sexy yummy. Thankyou for allowing me to see (Elvis) up close like he is real wow wow wow.💋

[@rahan9886]

When were the old original dune made?

[@misssophie6515]

Elvis was amazing, Dune was terribly disappointing - now begins the art of choosing wisely, I expect for Austin Butler it is going to be a bit like for Leo di Caprio, he will get a ton of interesting offers over the years and picking the right ones is probably not that easy. Anyway, it was a stellar performance in Elvis, and he has a beautiful energy behind the scenes as well, so I hope we will see him in many good films in the future, but sorry, I cannot bring myself to watch a sequel of Dune.

[@jennylee1510]

Yes, Elvis was PHENOMENAL! 👏👏👏👏Gonna go see it again for the 2nd time soon! For Dune, I haven’t seen it yet but I will someday. If the trailer for the sequel looks good, I will probably go watch it because I’m a fan of Zendaya and to see her compete with Timothee and Austin next is gonna be interesting, probably exciting too. Zendaya was great in all 3 Spider-Man movies with Tom Holland, Greatest Showman musical with Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Rebecca Ferguson, plus voicing Meechee the Yeti in the cartoon movie “Smallfoot” I think she has done some pretty good movies so far, which means I will give Dune a try someday and hopefully the sequel with Austin looks good for me to watch when it releases

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@jennylee1510 the 2nd time I saw it I was blown away! I saw more heard more noticed more! So far I have seen th i s SENSATIONAL movie 7 times!

[@jennylee1510]

@@joannemurdock7899 Holy cow good for you! Sounds like you’re a huge Elvis fan and probably have a crush on Austin too! Hehe 😜🙃

[@123Rockchild]

I fear Austin is going to go for the sci fi and comic book character roles. Those movies make a lot of money, but I don't see the major actors like Leo, Brad and Tom dressing up in costumes. Austin needs to continue to go for leading "human" man roles.

[@tomislavzdunic802]

26..6.. Austin butler.. Elvis.. Reborn.. Reincarnation... Croatia

[@juskym]

I legit Was thinking this exact thought on my way home from seeing it for the 2nd time.

[@sandranewborne6208]

Austin kinda favor Paul walker just missin the blues eyes maybe bring hair down some 😊 but anyway wat a great" Elvis "

[@Christerry1950]

He has blue eyes

[@sandranewborne6208]

ok

[@lifeissweet9826]

The role of Feyd Rautha is of a sadistic evil man. At least that's how Sting played him in the first Dune in the 80s. I can't bear to see Austin being mean.

[@jennylee1510]

Austin played another bad guy “Tex Watson” the gangster/killer in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. I have to admit: that movie is raunchy and very intense - it’s not something I would see often, but he still did a good job. As for Dune, I’ve never seen the 1984 version but I have seen the reboot last week My thoughts on the reboot: It’s good, but a little confusing. I need to re-watch it again a few more times at least to help me understand it better so then I know what to expect for the sequel when it comes out. If the trailer for part 2 looks good, I will watch it because I’m a fan of Zendaya, and to see her compete with Austin is gonna be interesting and exciting. I know it’s a little skeptical to see him playing a villain again, but I’m sure he’ll play a protagonist again in other roles on whatever movies he’ll make in the future.

[@lifeissweet9826]

@@jennylee1510 I read DUNE so long ago. But I know Feyd is called dark haired and beautiful with blue eyes and the famous Harkonnen pouty lips. His uncle the Baron Harkonnen wants Feyd to succeed him and be Baron. Feyd is also 17 in the book, and was created to rule just like Paul. Whereas Paul is kind and good, Feyd is sinister and cruel like his uncle. He will have to battle Paul and lose.

[@alifc1082]

El us us a big success for him, his first, but for others to be there needs to be good movies.. They where talking about some actors carriers, but all of them made just a few movies in the last... Decade? Because there are no good movies beeing made . characters movies, where is about the characters not the effects, not about the fantasy world

[@victoriavaughan4887]

Really sad goodbye elivis

[@googlefan8990]

Austin Butler - well - I could not even look at him - this is how bad the interpretation was!!!! It is a shame they even made this movie!!! Baz Luhrman should have played Tom Parker - though he looks just like Dennis Hopper in his scariest part ever!