Elvis Star Austin Butler On Imposter Syndrome and Playing An Icon | Explain This | Esquire

We sat down with Elvis star Austin Butler and asked him to explain a few things - from his experience portraying Elvis to performing in such iconic Elvis outfits. Plus, he spills on he learned from working with other talented actors like Tom Hanks. Be sure to check out 'Elvis' in theaters June 24th! Watch more Esquire 'Explain This' episodes HERE: • Chris Rock Reacts to t...
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[@narellepickens9026]

I saw the movie yesterday. One word describes it for me. “Powerful”. Brilliant in every way. Golden globes all round.

[@natashab3412]

Wow. Ty I'm so excited to see it tonight!

[@margretsims1322]

I saw the movie earlier; I think you descrbe it well when you say "powerful'.......I felt at one point like I would pass out from a scene.....

[@narellepickens9026]

@Aþort Mən yes Oscars

[@catsandcoolclips3374]

i saw it too. i would describe it as AHAKEJAKAKSJHJA 😍🫶 or i’d settle for JALALAUDHEHEBIJEBE 😩🫶

[@pattyrech4471]

Oscar.

[@chelseafrazer]

He’s gonna win an Oscar his performance was incredible I’ll be back in six months if he does!!!

[@James-sf9fv]

What will you be back for? Millions of people all over the world have been saying this even before the movie was released so you don't need to come back and say said so 😂

[@James-sf9fv]

​@Aþort Mən this wasn't his first role plus he is in his 30s so he's not that young

[@BenDover-dc8qd]

@@James-sf9fv Major role

[@leahflower9924]

With his real dark blonde hair he actually is a lot like a young Brad Pitt or maybe river phoenix

[@francoromero8681]

x2

[@georgebyrne3925]

All the people saying how great Austin is in this movie are 100% correct. I've never seen anyone capturing someone else's essence like this except maybe for Robert Downey Jr in Chaplin.

[@DarkFire1536]

Amen

[@pattyrech4471]

Jawdroppingly brilliant.

[@greenbeangracie9540]

and rami malek!! all of those biopics are amazing

[@marleeglenn1945]

Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles was amazing too.

[@kellikillian8445]

@@marleeglenn1945 Jaime Foxx's performance is still the best I've ever seen but I really really loved this movie too

[@gailcirillo8311]

You felt that contact with Priscilla because Elvis’s spirit is in your soul. You and Elvis are entwined

[@Malibucruzer]

I hope this young man is as nice, humble and kind as he seems! I wish him well!

[@natashab3412]

Both he and Elvis lost their moms at 23. Couple of other parallels imo I think Baz did well casting

[@fernandoorozco4357]

❤❤❤❤❤😊😘

[@fernandoorozco4357]

Please respert sing Song

[@sammi0801]

Watched the movie today and its a Oscar winning performance by Austin Butler

[@catherinebrennan561]

Brilliant

[@Elizabeth-iz6fl]

Saw the movie over the weekend. Absolutely FANTASTIC! Austin was fantastic and Oscar Material. Hopefully the academy doesn’t overlook the movie or Austin. I truly believe Elvis’ hand touched down on Austin. There were scenes that I thought were Elvis but they were Austin. Go see the movie it is truly Fantastic. Austin had all of Elvis’ moves down to a T totally unbelievable.

[@Itseddiedude]

It’s out?

[@cloudyxsarah]

@@Itseddiedude yup

[@Itseddiedude]

@@cloudyxsarah 😱

[@fifabublz17]

He had ALL the moves down. Amazing

[@joannemurdock7899]

He did channel himself into AUSTIN I FELT the same! 🙏🙏💙💙

[@AJ-tj8dj]

This is the hottest man alive

[@noeliavelazquez6265]

I love you Austin 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@weemanmarsh]

Incredible performance from Austin Butler. Baz Lerrhman yet again created "the greatest show on earth", entertaining you completely without making you feel a single thing. Baz is style over substance entirely but let's be honest that style is so entertaining.

[@laurastone6578]

As an huge Elvis fan, I can tell that Austin Butler recognized that he had the eyes of millions of Elvis fans waiting to see the outcome of this film. After seeing the film four times, I can definitely say that both Baz Lurhmann and Austin Butler did not let us down! I LOVE this movie!

[@miyahigmen6143]

i could watch this movie time and time and time again i've already been in theaters to see it twice and dont plan on stopping. his performance and way he channelled elvis is raw and impactful. the ideas and scenes brought to life are such works of art. true eye candy. all around perfection.

[@claudial1240]

I'm going to go for the 3rd time this week and I can't stop watching it either!

[@taintedfairy131]

Same I've just seen it for the 3rd time!

[@joannemurdock7899]

I agree ! So far I have seen this outstanding movie 7 times!

[@foreveryoung999]

Seen it 7 times. Still not enough.

[@patwood8534]

Very exciting experience. .he is a breath of fresh air

[@veryyvethh8601]

His voice is seriously unique!!! I’m amazed at how he was capable of training his voice to play Elvis.

[@audriyanarodriguez6382]

this is after he filmed. he spent 2 years studying Elvis, his voice definitely changed cause of this movie.

[@rabboyce4770]

I’ve been an elvis fan since I was about ten years old so 50 years,nobody holds a candle to elvis but Austin butler was fantastic in this movie baz lurnham done a great job

[@user-pc2ti9mg5s]

Im avid fan of Elvis Presley since1955 up to 2024 his songs is my medicine to my loneliness when i see the movie of Austin Elvis im so in love for the great powerful performance of Austin Butler you are the Reborn Elvis my idol

[@livrubi3608]

It IS such a movie theater movie! and life does feel more vibrant after watching it! such a powerful film and it makes me feel so alive

[@bagyo6288]

Bro my love and respect for Austin is just off the roof. First of all HES AMAZING second of all I ADMIRE HIM and third of all I RESPECT HIM SO MUCH HE DESERVES THE WORLD PERIOD.

[@carolinederry7465]

Austin what a Fantastic performance watched movie 3 times . You will definitely receive an Oscar.

[@ajsmith5295]

I've never been to a cinema that applause filled the room at the end 👏

[@urmomsbabydaddy5650]

Watched this last week and I still haven't emotionally recovered just yet 🙃 lots of tears were shed, Austin did an INCREDIBLE JOB and thats an understatement

[@juanabarrientos2358]

El más hermoso Elvis moderno

[@user-vm7hz9yo3f]

austin is one of the best actors of the century. the movie was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! if nobody gets an oscar.. im gonna cry.

[@fifabublz17]

I’ve watched the movie a couple of times now; Austin does such an amazing job of transforming into the character, that it’s hard for me to believe it’s really him! Powerful performance

[@videogqmes]

agreed :)

[@mommaprime4322]

He did an amazing job. I love his voice. Keep it.

[@wowrosa]

I’ve seen his performance twice now & I want to see it again😭 he DESERVES that Oscar!!!!

[@amandamcalpin3543]

Love the voice!

[@sofiazuluaga140]

you are great autin

[@StefWriter]

I hope this guy never changes.

[@leabarthel3079]

Love him ❤️

[@_katx]

Saw it tonight. Highly recommend. Austin did great.. really played the role so well. I never knew the real story. It truly was tragic. Long live rock n roll legend, Elvis ❤️

[@meenakshighosh8584]

Hard work pays. Congrats AUSTIN. AND THANKS

[@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.

[@Gldn90]

Austin is going to have a huge career after his excellent performance in Elvis

[@karenross9888]

We all love it! Elvis's spirit was inside Austin Butler!

[@anahabat8210]

Just saw the movie. Bravo Austin! I can see long hours of hard work and I think Elvis guided you, no doubt.

[@mollyreddy6595]

love him!! watching the film tomorrow and i’m so excited!!

[@sofiaplatini3273]

Enjoy

[@sofiaplatini3273]

I want to see this too

[@JT0505]

Me too !!

[@TheVic18t]

He's gonna play Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen in Dune Part 2. Can't wait.

[@briannawilson7212]

i’m so mad i still haven’t seen this movie but i keep watching all the interviews

[@helgaguillen9730]

Austin Butler stunning stunning performance deserves an Oscar, he became Elvis.

[@mariemilligan1723]

Insightful comments, I like Austin’s metaphor that Baz is like jazz improv!

[@Tigerheiress]

his voice is back to normal

[@andreachang8373]

wow you are mesmerzing

[@kirsty-marie]

Lovely lad hope he gets an Oscar for all the hard work he has put in! 👏

[@sandyprimus9831]

i saw the movie , Austin really put his whole heart and soul into this film.

[@rubyivyjones5794]

I LOVE this man ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jasminegold6890]

Best Elvis actor. This movie was amazing!

[@Linda-qf3yk]

We also have to give credit to Baz!!!

[@lindsayissorad]

If Austin does not get put up for Best Actor at the Oscars, it will be a shame. His performance in this film was out of this world.

[@Eilonwyy1]

This movie deserves all of the awards it is going to get and then some. Austin was perfect for the part and the cinematography of the film was absolutely stunning

[@beardedelvis]

As a diehard Elvis fan for 21 years I have to say: this is the best Elvis movie :) and Austin did a great Job … but as far as the story. Didn’t like the fact that they were saying it from the perspective of Parker and they little bit sugarcoated him !!! The movie was mostly about him !!

[@tomislavzdunic802]

26..6.. Austin butler.. Elvis reborn.. Reincarnation.. King lives.. Walks.. Sing.. Mesmerising... Croatia

[@mirandahobbs5261]

Amazing movie. Powerful and heartfelt. Everyone left the movie theater silent speechless

[@drat2618]

Saw the movie last night. Austin was incredible! Loved the movie!

[@AM-fg2uk]

I literally watched the movie two days ago but this guy feels so genuine and endearing. The little laugh look down & smile he does 🙌

[@melonyvera6093]

Apart from being gorgeous! You are truly an amazing and gifted actor. As a fan of Elvis you embodied him body and soul in the movie and I hope you win and Oscar. ❤️

[@amandamcalpin3543]

Can’t wait to see this movie

[@laurawilloughby4000]

It's AMAZING.

[@reginavaught9459]

All I can say "Thank you....thank you very much". I can't help falling in love with you 😘🎶❤️🎶😘🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️

[@lovelybydesign3363]

Ugh just keep talking ❤️....your voice is mesmerizing

[@sunshine19701989]

Going to see the movie tomorrow, the funny thing I know is Elvis was a natural blonde and so is Austin! That's incredible!

[@gioconda43]

Really? Was he blond?

[@newbodytrends]

A natural blonde?! Wow! I could tell that Elvis died his hair black from a young age, which he suited so well but would never thought he was blonde.

[@lizhorton5333]

@@gioconda43 yup, look at early pics of Elvis as a child and preteen and his hair was the same blonde-ish color as Austin. Also Austin’s lost his mom and the same age as Elvis when his mother died. I think the stars aligned to have Austin play Elvis!

[@mikael1680]

@@gioconda43 Yes he was natural blonde. Some footage from his early 50's career showed that he has a blonde hair

[@dalula1512]

hes so attractive

[@MariaClara-iy3rg]

I'm in love with this men

[@laalaa4562]

Saw it today..from Melbourne Australia. Loved it! Austin did a Fantastic job! Had a little tears at the end..

[@abigailbrown6420]

Honestly idk what they laced this film with??? Crack?? It’s gorgeous and I cannot get enough I’m seeing it for a third time tomorrow

[@MLGSU5P3CT]

His voice is crazy lol

[@abbyfoster3468]

He’s right, the world does seem more vibrant

[@bsbncandey]

Tom Hanks Oscar nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Austin wins Best Oscar

[@SavannahCarnley]

Give this man an Oscar.

[@paulaltorres]

I’m in love with him and with Elvis 😫🥺

[@janigirl2296]

Lol

[@isabellaanderson2395]

I have a crush on you Austin Butler

[@michelivalle642]

Esse cara fez um excelente interpretação!! Lindo e talentoso! Merece o Oscar!!

[@solaaron9012]

Austin Butler, vc é maravilhoso, que atuação incrível no filme Elvis....vc ficou gato de Elvis...estou apaixonada por vc...Com certeza o Oscar é seu.

[@tracyp444]

I hope this young man is ready for super stardom !!! And I pray he remains as genuine, humble, sweet, and amazing as he is...

[@TheTravelledSoul]

Great movie loved what Austin and Baz did

[@user-zb9vm5nz3s]

Win Oscar

[@itsarmaniday]

Just watched him last night. He did so well! So well!

[@toyienkachl]

saw the film yesterday I loved it, Austin aced that role and I love him and Elvis ❤️

[@soniaadams3559]

Great part playing Elvis. Austin wonderful performance. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@123Rockchild]

The Elvis movie is filled with chills and tears. VERY ENTERTAINING!

[@Wassila2]

Merveilleux Austin dans le film Elvis !

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Hollywood tries to force certain actors down our throats and try to convince us that they're talented, like timothee chalamet or Miles Teller. It's refreshing when the real deal comes along. ❤️

[@thehoodpinch7364]

Miles Teller was considered for the role before Austin was cast. While I disagree that Miles and Timothee are bad actors, it's refreshing to see someone like Austin play such a well-known figure. I believe we should learn that musical biopics work best when unknown actors play rock stars.

[@SmartStart24]

Lmao not the uncalled for Miles and Timothee slander 🤣

[@serenitybeats1677]

Timothee is overrated as h3ll my g0d

[@arcadianmorning]

Those two are...not who I would have chosen to describe as untalented. 😂

[@athenas5959]

the film is incredible! austin is brilliant in it

[@nebraska1424]

Just saw the movie for the second Time!! It was amazing, I 10/10 highly recommended to go see it. Wonderful job Austin butler and the director and other cast members!! Great job

[@ChrisManley1994]

“Did you learn anything working with Tom Hanks? Not a thing!” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaydee11.11]

He wears a messy hair perfectly. Messy but neat 😮😍🤤🖤

[@jenniiifer_1502]

Austin deserves an Oscar!

[@joannemurdock7899]

So far I have LOVED TGE MOVIE 7 TIMES!

[@ayazzzzzzz]

Ily Austin

[@loraprice10189]

beautiful movie!can watch it again and again and again you will never get tired of it!!!love it so much!!!

[@moonhere4757]

i already watched the movie twice and thinking about going in for the third

[@melopepo]

Thank you for the subtitles!

[@suhanikapur]

this film is truly a masterpiece. definitely going to see it again

[@lindasansone3345]

I also saw this movie yesterday and WOW 👏 Unbelievably AWESOME 👌👏

[@howardtucker3]

Great interview! Can't wait for the film.

[@FaZerbaby]

Saw it yesterday, it was something special. Even if its over two and a half hours long I'm probably going to go see it again. Just to get the feel again.

[@crazy4corbinbleux]

Him talking about his obsession for Elvis that he needed to have before the film reminds me of the passion and obsession I have for Michael Jackson..

[@joannemurdock7899]

I'm so happy for you AUSTIN! Your hard work payed off! OSCORS FOR you Sir!

[@sajid1979]

Awesome movie! I’m guna probably watch it again! Watch it!

[@happiestplace3754]

Austin giving young Brad Pitt vibes. Now there needs to be a movie of him playing Brad.

[@DerpishDerp]

I was thinking the same thing !!! He does !!!

[@taylorokk7078]

He should win an Oscar fr bru

[@nadiadior3990]

I Love Elvis Presley ❤️ long time when I’m baby girl. I fall in love for him never stop ti love him .❤️🥰 Thanks 🙏 for make Amazing job to be Elvis in this movie . I see 2 time last week on the cinema. I wish go again tomorrow e again again .... give me strong emotional happy And cry too .... thanks again u are amazing Actor and more ( sorry my English. I’m Italian 💕

[@GoodBoy-nf7sx]

Austin 👍

[@Kk-kb8zh]

Austin Butler crushing over a 74 year old women