Austin Butler on meeting Lisa Marie Presley at 'Elvis' screening

In a preview of this week’s Sunday Sitdown, actor Austin Butler talks about being nervous before screening “Elvis” for the Presley family and reveals the powerful connection he felt with Lisa Marie Presley, who died last month.
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#Elvis #AustinButler #LisaMariePresley

[@DYA9091]

I admire Austin's vulnerability, he has such a pure soul.

[@margueriteauger7547]

He seems so polite.Humble and meek.Jesus said the meek shall inherit the earth lol I wonder what part of earth.I hope not the under earth.

[@user-xe5cz3dw8m]

Isn't he gentle and sweet? So humble

[@nathalieferrando4294]

Elvis l' a inspiré influencé..3 ans de travail ça laisse des traces obligé.❤

[@cryforthemoon]

Austin gave Lisa Marie a beautiful gift with his honest and respectful portrayal of her father. So much comfort in knowing it was done right. She was so proud of what they achieved with the film. They adored one another.

[@KarlaElaine100]

It’s so authentically clear that Austin and Lisa genuinely has love for one another.

[@kris-vs7ed]

Yes. It was almost electric how they gravitated to one another.

[@daor775]

Austin Butler is truly making his mark and will soar to new heights! He is so present and a kind soul! I hope he wins the Oscar he deserves it!

[@patriciaferrini8652]

Wonderful Mister Austin Butler

[@user-xe5cz3dw8m]

Austin, you are so darling! All the recognition you are receiving is well deserved. I still have to pause to figure out if you are on the screen or the real Elvis in the movie! Phenomenal job. But you were also great in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and hilarious in Yoga Hosers. You undoubtedly have an iconic future career, but pace yourself!

[@adamdavidson454]

With all due respect, I wish Austin could have filmed a scene as Elvis speaking to Lisa Marie. I am so glad she is now with her dad, & son, Benjamin. RIP🙏

[@kris-vs7ed]

There is a quick little interview with Lisa and Austin and she says she's very protective of him and if you have a problem, come to me. With Austin losing his mother the look on his face when she says that is worth seeing many times. He holds back tears just talking about his time with her.

[@jeikevanvelthoven6726]

Yes I agree so much to our Mister Bulter

[@kateschroth3304]

Austin, is truly a wonderful young man, and I am glad he got to meet the Presley Family, he has so much respect for the family and he did a wonderful job portraying Elvis in the movie.

[@kris-vs7ed]

Can you imagine how he must feel with Priscilla not having spoken to Lisa in 8 yrs? He got very close to her so who knows what they talked about. He was the only one she's ever taken up to her father's room and they spent time there. He said up there with Lisa, Elvis was just dad. How sad and touching. He is very emotional talking about her. She said it was like her dad was channeling him. That's quite extraordinary along with this great movie.

[@zachb7374]

Mother promotes skincare products not even six mths later.. with no tribute to her daughter.. Elvis if u don't marry me- I'll have u taken up for questioning as from when 14yrs of age. = $$$.

[@ppresley9208]

Austin Butler is a beautiful man , both inside and out ... he embodies the spirit of Elvis and hopefully always will !

[@SteelTreeGone]

That’s such a big scarie time to finally meet elvis family, and they all loved the movie 😊

[@justbystander770]

Sad the moment he met her was to late cause I think he could turn her live around . REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL SOUL

[@zachb7374]

Lisa did have some peace because of the truth from this film. Sadly Ben missed film production etc

[@rebelvgan4579]

🥺💖💔

[@TheMartinick]

Austin is very classy and elegant. Seems like a very sweet and caring man.

[@jozetteporter5584]

Listen to Run On⚡️⚡️💜❤️⚡️⚡️

[@user-gv1cd9kf2j]

Oh , I just feel so SAD for Austin ,because he was so Hurt that Lisa Marie Presley passed away , I am also do SAD about her passing ,it Still Hurts me and I never met Lisa ,wish I could of met her and Austin that would be Wonderful ! JUDY ! ❤️!

[@lisaharris1469]

Finally saw the movie. Austin deserves every award possible for his portrayal of Elvis.

[@gailvarchula5542]

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED ELVIS & ALWAYS WILL BUT SINCE SEEING THE MOVIE ELVIS I LOVED THE MOVIE & I LOVE AUSTIN AS ELVIS & ALSO AS HIS OWN PERSON. HE IS SO HUMBLE. SINCERE RESPONSIBLE. UNDERSTANDING & A LOVING PERSON TO ELVIS. THE PRESLEY FAMILY & TO ALL OF US FANS. LISA MARIE LOVED YOU & I CAN SEE THE SADDNESS ON YOUR FACE IN YOUR EYES & IN YOUR VOICE. I WISH SHE WAS HERE TO SEE YOU GET THE OSCAR. WHICH YOU CERTAINLY DESERVE.

[@globalcitizenn]

I feel terrible for Austin.. he lost his mother and now lost a mother figure in Lisa

[@cryforthemoon]

The movie and Austin's performance lifted her up. She only started coming out of her house after 2 years to support the film.

[@sarahnewcomb738]

I don't think Lisa was a mother figure to Austin....

[@SteelTreeGone]

Lisa probely had heart problems for a ont time and she had to be careful with herself, well at least she sang, married, had children, met a lot of people and Austin , to bad things happen ❤ god will be with you now and your father has his daughter 😂😅😊

[@victoriavaughan4887]

I am his girlfriend Victoria Vaughan rest in peace Lisa Marie just friends