Baz Luhrmann on finding ELVIS in Austin Butler | TIFF 2023

TIFF Bell Lightbox welcomed Baz Luhrmann, Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge for the Exclusive Canadian Screening of ELVIS. Here Luhrmann discusses the complications in casting for the legendary “King of Rock and Roll“, and how discovering Austin Butler changed the course of the film. Butler discusses his personal connection to Presley and how it helped shape his portrayal of the iconic performer. For more about TIFF, the Toronto International Film Festival, and TIFF Bell Lightbox, visit .