Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny has praised Jacob Elordi's performance as Elvis in the biopic.
Spaeny has received huge acclaim for her portrayal of Priscilla Presley in the drama that examines Priscilla's marriage to Elvis Presley – and the troubling implications behind their relationship, given their age difference.
Her on-screen partner for the project is Australian actor Jacob Elordi, who is well known for playing Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth movies and abusive football star Nate in Euphoria.
Speaking to Digital Spy, The Craft: Legacy star spoke about the way Elordi studied the 'King of Rock n' Roll' in order to authentically play him.
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"He really took that [playing Elvis] on, and he wanted to show the human side of him, the complicated side of him," she told us. "And to be able to work with him – he takes his work very seriously. He is a real actor, he is not in it for anything else other than the performance. I don’t think I've ever met anyone who loves films more.
"So to have someone like that, which you don’t meet everyday, and usually at my age, actors in their twenties don’t have this kind of wealth of knowledge in terms of cinema. And he does, deeply. He cares so much, and he was so supportive of me and my performance. He was a great person to bounce off of. A lot of this movie is Priscilla reacting to Elvis."
While the movie is framed around Priscilla's version of events, Spaeny pointed out that her co-star had more dialogue.
"I think he had more dialogue than me in this movie, so much was me having to give looks and reactions to what he was doing, and he was there every step of the way. I always had him to bounce off of and lean on. I couldn’t have asked for a better collaborator," she said.
"I just think he is the most amazing young actor and someone to really watch out for. I can’t wait to see what he does next."
Priscilla will arrive in UK cinemas on January 1, 2024, with special 35MM previews now playing in select cinemas.
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Did Jacob Elordi Really Sing In Priscilla? - IMDb. Did Jacob Elordi Really Sing In Priscilla? Jacob Elordi sang as Elvis in the movie Priscilla and impressively captured the singer's voice. Sofia Coppola couldn't use Elvis songs in Priscilla due to music rights limitations.
Who was the better Elvis Austin Butler or Jacob Elordi? ›
Hearing Butler sing and act felt like listening to the King of Rock and Roll himself, while Elordi's vocals were lackluster and inconsistent. The final comparison between the two actors comes down to their respective films' purposes. “Elvis” is sensational in every way.
How accurate is Priscilla? ›
Priscilla true story: How accurate is the film? Based on the available sources, it appears that the film is a broadly accurate though naturally incomplete account of Elvis and Priscilla's relationship from their first meeting in 1959 – when Priscilla was just 14 – to their divorce in 1973.
What is the height of Jacob Elordi? ›
The actor in question was Jacob Elordi, the 26-year-old Australian heartthrob, who is classically handsome with a whiff of Elvis's charisma — and is six-foot-five. In Hollywood, that is not just tall but towering, unapologetically altitudinous in a way that few leading men have ever dared to be.
What did Priscilla Presley say about Jacob Elordi? ›
What's more, Sofia told the publication that Jacob's interpretation of Elvis got approval from the key player of the movie. "When we watched the film with Priscilla the first time, what struck her the most was how much his voice sounded like Elvis," she added.
Did Priscilla's parents like Elvis? ›
While Priscilla's military stepfather, Paul Beaulieu, was circ*mspect about the relationship between his daughter, 14, and the singer, 24, her mother, Ann, was a big Elvis fan who was supportive of the meetings.
Who was voted the best Elvis impersonator? ›
Pretenders to the Throne
- Johnny Cash.
- Rod Blagojevich.
- Andy Kaufman.
- Shawn Klush.
- Young (Really Young) Elvis.
- Eric Bressi.
- Junichiro Koizumi.
- Pete (Big Elvis) Vallee.
Shawn Klush the winner of BBC Worlds Greatest Elvis and Elvis Presley ...
Who is the best Elvis act in Las Vegas? ›
“ALL SHOOK UP” is the hot tribute to Elvis Presley, and the only All-Elvis tribute show on the Las Vegas strip! Backed by a live band on stage, you'll hear all the hits - from Heartbreak Hotel to Suspicious Minds. This high energy Las Vegas show is perfect for all ages!
Is Priscilla better than Elvis? ›
“Elvis” is an emotional watch, for different reasons than “Priscilla.” The two films draw contrasts between the different angles of the relationship. “Priscilla” shows more behind the curtains of Elvis Presley's relationships. Not just with Priscilla, but with his family and daughter, too.
Both films portray the pair's relationship as toxic and deeply fractured, although Coppola's film, given that it centres on Priscilla, understandably delves into their dynamic more closely. Schrembs says that the second film correctly included “some gentle moments” in addition to the volatility.
Why is Jacob Elordi so popular? ›
Public image. Starting with his roles in The Kissing Booth films and continuing into the 2020s, Elordi became known as a heartthrob and sex symbol for Generation Z in the media.
How long was Zendaya with Jacob Elordi? ›
Zendaya (August 2019–early 2020)
How much does Jacob Elordi weigh? ›
This Australian heartthrob is not just a talented actor but also an imposing figure with a height that sets him apart. In addition to his impressive stature, Elordi carries a weight of around 183 pounds (83kg), giving him a well-proportioned and muscular physique.
Who sang in the movie Priscilla? ›
Butler sang every one of Elvis's iconic songs used in the film, although for songs from Elvis's later years, Butler's vocals were blended with the original recordings.
What was the age gap between Elvis and Priscilla? ›
Despite a 10-year age gap, Priscilla believes that Elvis was interested in her at first because she listened to him. She was only 14 years old when she met Elvis at a party in Germany, while he was serving in the military. "My relationship with Elvis, you know, people go, 'Oh my god, how could this happen?'
Why doesn t Jacob Elordi have an Australian accent? ›
"I listened to a lot of Eminem, like a terrible amount of Eminem," Elordi said this week on The Kelly Clarkson Show. "It was like Detroit, it was, you know, it had a big sort of thing to it. And I still love that man so much. I feel like more and more, I have to thank him so much for getting rid of the [accent]."
Did they film Priscilla at Graceland? ›
It would be easy to assume that Coppola, who had unprecedented access to the palace, had shot her latest project at Graceland itself. But Priscilla was actually made entirely in Toronto—a truth you'd never know were you not told.
