Austin Butler talks about playing Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's epic biopic | Sunrise

American actor Austin Butler decided not to return to the US when COVID shut down production of 'Elvis' in Australia. He tells Weekend Sunrise Movie Man Jason 'Jabba' Davis why he stayed.
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[@helenakatic1690]

He always speaks with smile on his face.I adore this man he's so positive and cute.And as Elvis he was amazing in absolutely every second of the movie.

[@soldieroflove1427]

"Revel in the process because you don't know what the outcome is gonna be." - Austin Butler

[@mamierawls7293]

I am 75 yrs old, blk and I love Austin Butler. His work is one of a kind.

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

I totally agree with you.

[@kindking8009]

"I saw less of myself than I've seen before." When you can watch YOURSELF on film and only see the character, that's the greatest testament of all. If he doesn't get the Oscar I'm protesting the Academy!

[@susieparker9456]

that is so true. id never thought of that! and yeah im with you re picketing at the Academy if he doesnt get nominated but of course he will! but its kinda early in the game.. we still have about 6 months or so for movies to be elligle! and the movie Grey Man has about 4000 actors in it!

[@annamariaP]

Totally, he needs that Oscar, if not, never watching them again!!

[@kataiga]

Absolutely, he was amazing and really deserve an Oscar!!

[@pattyrech4471]

Amen!

[@brittneysmodernlife]

I have seen this interview before but I never caught that he said that. Austin comes off is pretty down to earth and humble so I don't even think he realizes what he's saying about his own performance. My favorite thing about his performance in this movie is it's extraordinary and entertaining. I've seen extraordinary performances that aren't necessarily entertaining but this is definitely not one of them. I could watch this movie, maybe not in full because I do have a life, everyday.

[@abbybuttonn]

Austin is so well-spoken and elegant.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Very humble grateful! Love you Austin Butler! You deserve an OSCOR! 🙏💙

[@barbaramatthews696]

Austin is a great celebrity but so very down to earth What a great personality ❤️

[@catharinebeissel6446]

Austin deserves a Oscar for his performance

[@sheilaseeber2007]

I believe Austin's name 📛 is already engraved on the Best Actor Oscar!!!!! Awards for Austin!!!! 🏆 👑 🎶 🎵 🎸 🎹

[@DYA9091]

Austin has this massive truly massive talent, his art, his craft, absolutely magnificent, he is mesmerizing, he absolutely deserves the Oscar!!!!

[@Verbsdescribeus]

Austin s take about the art of acting through channelling the emotions is a pure life lesson :) I hate going to the cinema, but Elvis the movie made me go to 8 different ones :D Hopefully the entire team gets rewarded for their stunning work!!!

[@janeokeeffe5297]

Austin was amazing, he absolutely nailed it👌love Austin ❤️love Elvis ❤️loved the film, seen it 4times👍

[@memphisflashfan1]

Ha ha! I’ve seen this movie 5 times! I’ve never done that in my life!!

[@sheilaseeber2007]

Austin Butler is the Elvis of the New Millennium!!! You're my Sweetheart, young Austin, and I'm a 72- year-old antique girl!! I've NEVER been so touched by an actor or a movie 🎥🍿 🎶🎵 Keep on Rocking 😂😂 in the Free World 🌍 🎶🎵🎶

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@sheilaseeber2007 I feel the same ! I have never had a desire and need to keep seeing the same movie again! Last night was my 10th visit to the big screen CINEMA! Amazing movie! BRILLIANTLY done! I had fallen in love with ELVIS by the end of the movie! 🥰fr.Australia

[@patriciamcpherson4667]

He has captured everyone's heart young and old.

[@ChrisC-zt3qy]

Interesting. I often guage an actor's performance by how much I see the character rather than the actor. This guy is awesome on so many levels. His ability to be present very impressive.

[@joannemurdock7899]

STORY OF A MUCH LOVED AMERICAN LEGEND AND ICON LOOKS AND SOUNDS AMERICAN ENTIRELY FILMED IN AUSTRALIA AMAZINGLY WELL DONE MOVIE! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC

[@joannemurdock7899]

BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN! ENTERTAINING! EDUCATIONAL! MUSICAL EXPLOSIONS! I FELT I WAS ACTUALLY IN A LIVE AUDIENCE WATCHING THE REAL ELVIS! 💙🙏

[@naomichadwick4223]

Can I Please Hug Him 🥺

[@shannonglynice1142]

I'd fold if I hugged him. I'd settle for a handshake 🤝 that holds for a few too long... 🥴🥰

[@MalloryNewcomb]

As a shorter girl, hugs with tall guys… 😊

[@pedrocarvalho6492]

The movie is brilliant! Loved it.

[@joannemurdock7899]

OSCAR'S GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC FANTASTIC MOVIE

[@ChrisC-zt3qy]

This movie should sweep the oscars.

[@joannemurdock7899]

AUSTIN YOU ARE BRILLIANT AS ELVIS ! AND.LOOKED SO..MUCH LIKE HIME IN LOOKS VOUCE MOVEMENTS! SENSATIONAL! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC FANTASTIC!

[@jackiehoath9495]

Did a wonderful job ❤

[@Amy26Alice]

Great interview, thanks

[@julianat1939]

Austin Butler please perform as Elvis in Australia 💕

[@leebillington1909]

It would be so cool if Austin could do a singing tour of Elvis songs (with moves)

[@mariafabri491]

I'm so glad to hear your sweet voice My sweet love Austin ♥️♥️♥️ I love you forever don't ever forget my darling ♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇲🇹

[@simonmcgough7336]

Austin B plàys Elivis the king of rock & roll,,,,,,,,❤❤❤

[@dellalopez2153]

AUSTIN AMAZING A BLESSING TO SEE YOU PEFORM ELVIS ,

[@fernandoorozco4357]

Remember dream true story high school name Elvis Presley and me near music room but hold back close me love you too handsome romance 😘🥰❤️😍

[@julianat1939]

Austin Butler is gorgeous,dreamy, cute, a doll, sexy hunky in the Elvis movie. I am 71 I went with my 30 year old daughter I was sweating. It was soooo hot. I went a second time. Give Austin the academy award he was brilliant acting he sand himself wow.

[@jeanmooreboykin4250]

I'm going tomorrow for the 3rd time!!! ❤

[@joannemurdock7899]

@@jeanmooreboykin4250 Last night was my 10 visit to the big screen cinema! Loved it! Best movie ever! Austin deserves an OSCAR! 🥰fr.Australia

[@ruthnagarya2028]

His commitment and his massive talent will take him further than Danil Day Lewis, Marlon Brando or Robert Denirro. He will make huge, money making movies and even eclipse Leonardo Dicaprio. He's just got that "it" that Hollywood always talks about but AUSTIN HAS IT IN SPADES so much so that when you look at his acting, he has so much charimsa that you forget you are watching an actor. He's a one in a million and we all get to see him develop more and more and more.

[@123Rockchild]

Wise-ass interviewer

[@sheilaseeber2007]

In a GOOD 😊🎶🎵😊 way!!!! 😆

[@lifeissweet9826]

The reason Austin had that out of body moment was because elvis " stepped out of eternity and into time" to help Austin thru that performance.

[@dorothypatterson5494]

You are very cute

[@debbiecraddock7204]

I Loved your Black Hair...Please go back to that !!!!!!

[@DYA9091]

He is a natural blonde.

[@dorothypatterson5494]

you dont resemble Elvis

[@missbaobab1888]

No importance. He embodied him perfectly !

[@susieparker9456]

thats fine as hes not trying to here. in the movie he does. and more impartantly he is sooo good at embodying him it feels like hes channelling him.

[@sheilaseeber2007]

And YOU don't resemble Marilyn Monroe!!! LOL 😆😂 (Neither do I). Bazinga!!!!! 🎵

[@Willismcnillis]

Neither do you, Dorothy.

[@DYA9091]

Well imagine how massively talented he is, that without looking like Elvis, he BECAME Elvis himself.

[@googlefan8990]

Horrible movie

[@Willismcnillis]

😂😂

[@joannemurdock7899]

OSCAR'S GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL BRILLIANT AWESOME ARTISTIC FANTASTIC MOVIE