Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” the biopic follows her life and relationship with the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
A24 released the first trailer for priscilla of Sofia Coppola. Based on the memories of Priscilla Presley from 1985 “Elvis and Me”the biopic follows her life and her relationship with the King of Rock ‘n Roll.
It stars Cailee Spaeny (“Mare of Easttown,” “Bad Times at the El Royale”) as Priscilla and with jacob elordi (“Euphoria”, “The Kissing Booth”) as Elvis Presley.
Spaeny and Elordi are the latest stars to play Priscilla and Elvis Presley on screen. Olivia DeJonge and Austin Butler played the leading roles in the biographical musical drama of Baz Luhrmann of 2022 “Elvis”, which earned two Golden Globe nominations and a win for Butler’s performance as the iconic singer. The film garnered Oscar nominations for best picture, best actor, and more.
“Priscilla” marks Coppola’s third collaboration with studio A24, after “On the Rocks” of 2020 and “The Bling Ring” 2013. A series adaptation of “The Custom of the Country” of Edith Wharton it is also in development between A24 and Coppola.
Several of Coppola’s longtime collaborators, including cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd, costume designer Stacey Battat, editor Sarah Flack and production designer Tamara Deverell, are attached to the project.
“Priscilla” is directed and written by Coppola, who serves as a producer alongside Youree Henry, The Apartment’s Lorenzo Mieli, the Fremantle Company and American Zoetrope. The production is financed by Sony’s The Apartment and Stage 6 Films.
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