Baz Luhrmann on Elvis, His 4-Hour Cut, and If Fans Will Ever See It
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With Elvis now playing in theaters around the world, I recently got to speak with writer-director Baz Luhrmann about making the biopic. As you’ve seen in the trailers, Elvis is about the complicated relationship between Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks) and Elvis Presley (Austin Butler). The film tells Elvis’ story from Parker’s point of view, and it spans over two decades and includes Presley’s rise to fame against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America.
During the interview, Luhrmann talked about how he works in the editing room, his four-hour version, if he’ll ever release an Elvis extended cut, why he made the movie for people to see in a movie theater, and more. In addition, he talks about what it was like to go to Graceland after premiering the movie in Memphis and eat barbeque with the Presley family.
As I have said many times, Austin Butler is superb in the role and actually sings Presley’s early songs in the film. His performance alone is reason to see the film. Elvis also stars Helen Thomson as Elvis’s mother, Gladys, Richard Roxburgh as Elvis’s father, Vernon, Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley, Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling, Natasha Bassett as Dixie Locke, David Wenham as Hank Snow, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King, Xavier Samuel as Scotty Moore, and Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow. To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
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PLEASE I WANT A 4 HOUR VERSION - I’m still thinking about the movie despite only watching it yesterday. Definitely gonna watch again and I’d sit still for another two hours of Austin Butler as Elvis
@stephanesaulnier6004
2 жыл бұрын
Il sortira la version de 4h, mais à mon avis, il va attendre la demande. Moi aussi j'aimerai le voir en intégralité.
@wehappyfew4246
2 жыл бұрын
Same I went twice to see it 🥹🥹 literally made me cry laugh everything!!
@lizvonbrook6555
2 жыл бұрын
Me too mee too
@TonyCastle82
2 жыл бұрын
Agree!!! The movie went by so fast and some parts of Elvis’s life was rushed by so fast…loved the movie, but give us a longer movie😎
@jackie6433
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! Amazing!!!
We all would like to see an extended version of ELVIS.
@brendapugh4809
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be great
@elfriedekupfer931
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed👌🎦😎💯
@12dougreed
2 жыл бұрын
You must be joking, enough is enough.
@OctPSfever
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. You cant get enough of EP. That beautiful boy to fat sad druggie. 4 hours are not enough to tell the story. I used to think that fat drugged up EP is so heartbreaking. Yet his last concert was remarkable and a part of his legacy. He loved his fans and gave all to his fans until his passing.
@elfriedekupfer931
2 жыл бұрын
@@OctPSfever Hello Jen what you think and say about EP is very sadly and badly Elvis were in the last concert very sick but greatful his voice so strong amazing heartfuly the song unchained melody Elvis were n ever a junkie he was take n a lot of pills sorry they DrNick give him the fact is Elvis died young what happend 🙏😢Rip Elvis forever I'm a true old Elvis fan since the fifties ❤️ from 🇦🇹 Vienna👌
BAZ LURHMANN you made a spectacular AWESOME BRILLIANT SENSATIONAL MOVIE! OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS!
STORY OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND! LOOKS AND SOUNDS AMERICAN! FILMED IN AUSTRALIA AMAZINGLY WELL DONE!
You did a wonderful job BAZ LURHMANN and your wife Catherine Martin both your dedication and hard work has shone through ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL ARTISC AWESOME OSCORS GALLORE FOR ELVIS THE MOVIE IS SENSATIONAL! 🥰💕💙💜❣🙏🙏🙏🙏
I hope we get that four hour cut in like a unique collector’s edition.
I honestly think.... people will love to see it!!!
Ugh! I need the four hour cut now!!!! Pretty please!
I want a four hour cut. After seeing it in the cinema, I am itching for more!! I would LOVE it.
You could have a 10 hour version - and I’d sit through it time and time again.
@fiharry3441
2 жыл бұрын
man, I hope this movie turns out to be like Rocky Horror. I'd love to dress up and dance with everyone as we watched it .....and HISS and throw stuff at the evil Hanks character.
@sue10241
2 жыл бұрын
If they would have made this into a limited series so it could have been longer that would have been amazing! Going to the theater to see the movie was awesome though, too. I just wanted more
I'll watch a 4 hour cut. I love this movie
We all need to see see an extended version of "ELVIS"!.
This dude is a wizard!!
RELEASE THE 4 HOUR CUT PLEAAAAASSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE! I neeed to seeeee it! I willll paaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyt! Lol.
I didn’t want to leave the cinema! I would love the 4 hour version
Saw it yesterday , blew my mind
For a DVD a 4 hour version , fans and people would buy or rent that version , thañkyou 😘
I would watch a 10 hour cut every day
@bashavusta
Жыл бұрын
that movie got the voodoo lol
Start petition
FOUR HOUR CUT!!!!! We need it! PLEAQSE, Please!!!! Give us the Four Hour Version!!!!
I would watch a longer film, get it all in there!
Extended version of Elvis please Baz....
I WANT TO SEE MORE PERFORMANCE FROM AUSTIN BUTLER 😢😢😢 I HOPE THAT THEIR GOING TO RELEASE IT VERY SOON
I’d love to see a mini series
Yes! We need to see the complete movie.
Iconic
Long live Elvis!
Bro I loved the film I would definitely see that 4 hour cut
Yes!!! Do it! Seriously!
How about Austin Butler doing a full concert as Elvis. His fans would pay for that and love it I am certain of that. He's very close to sounding like him. He has Elvis's moves and behavior right down to almost perfection.
@dellajanke9115
Жыл бұрын
Think Elvis pushed himself too hard and long. Exhaustion stressed his body. His organization should have slowed the tempo and Elvis could have lived much longer. Tours of 15 cities in 15 days was too much!! Especially as much energy as Elvis put into his performances.
4 hour cut? Take my money!
Can wait for this come out of Elvis
I want the 4 hour cut I think this is giving justice to this movie.
I would totally watch the 4 hour cut!!
PLEASE put the 4 hour version or cut of Elvis and put it in the theatres, I was sick and didn't see Elvis until September and I would LOVE to see the movie on the big screen. I KNOW I am not the only one that wants to see the 4 hour version and see it in theatres!
I would for sure see it and buy a copy !
PLEASEEEE release the long version, Baz!! I would watch it in theaters!
Please release the 4 hour version...PLEASE! When will we get this chance again...
I would love to see the 4 hour cut. Even if it's just released in a special DVD set or whatever.
@Legacyofmine
2 жыл бұрын
what is a DVD?
@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz
2 жыл бұрын
@@Legacyofmine a disc that usually contains films?.. It was what everything was released on pre digital release and they're often still released that way.
@oscarbetts6485
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz dvd needs to die. Blu ray needs to be the minimum standard. With 4K ultra HD blu ray being the main standard
@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz
2 жыл бұрын
@@oscarbetts6485 eh. Blu-Rays are more expensive so I'm okay with DVDs.
@oscarbetts6485
2 жыл бұрын
@@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz dvds are 480p garbage. Looks absolutely disgusting even on 1080p tvs but especially on 4K tvs
I really want to see the 4 hour version.
We all can not wait for the 4 hour elvis movie coming out soon
I WANT THE WHOLE GOD DAMN CONCERT OF AUSTIN BUTLER
WOULD WATCH
Can't wait for a special screening of the 4-hour cut!!!
We need the 4 hour cut! I could watch a 24 hour version!!
I am still reeling from watching the Premier last night. Two hours and 39 minutes was not long enough for me. I cannot wait for this four hour cut.
@12dougreed
2 жыл бұрын
The you probably need to see a shrink
@brendapugh4809
2 жыл бұрын
@@12dougreed your opinion
@desireeluciano
Жыл бұрын
I loved it too
It was so good
Even if its released like cut outs or just a compilation of deleted scenes id buy it and watch it
OMG I bet the 4 hour movie would be awesome!!
i have seen this move three times since release haha i would LOVE an extended version
Yes i want the 4 hours version of Elvis
great movie
I alsow would love to se, the 4 hours cut.. I have seen the movie 4 times now, and Im in love ❤️I love love love it 😎 Hugs from Denmark 🇩🇰
I would watch the four hour version.
I’d love a Director’s Cut of Elvis when it releases on home media.
Please release the 4 hour version of Elvis. If you release the 4 hour version on HBO max in 2 years people will see it.
I would happily watch the 4 hour version! I love this movie and if the deleted scenes we’ve seen so far are anything to go on it would be great.
I have seen this film 3x…still want to see more…. My way to get more hours.
4 hour cut im in
Baz I came away wanting more. please show us the rest. you did a brilliant job.
In case you're paying attention to anyone's comments the movie was very good it could have been spectacular.. We need more Austin and less Parker. We need More on how Elvis interacted with his family, friends and Memphis mafia. More on his recording sessions in the sixties and early 70's
@ersgtr3421
2 жыл бұрын
About to see the movie in an hour. If early 70s is missing a big opportunity is missed it was his prime not 50s.
@aidanlucid9619
2 жыл бұрын
@@ersgtr3421 Did you enjoy it? Was it as good as people say?
@ersgtr3421
2 жыл бұрын
@@aidanlucid9619 I did. If I had the Oscars I would hand the cart to every part of this movie 🎥 in every category possible
@aidanlucid9619
2 жыл бұрын
@@ersgtr3421 Thanks for getting back to me. I heard Austin is incredible. He looks incredible in the clips
@ersgtr3421
2 жыл бұрын
@@aidanlucid9619 Austin really worked hard. Even the young fellow playing kid Elvis is very successful Tom Hanks Carries to another level. I liked every part. More than acting lights scenes costumes everything. I would like to see more of early 70s if this movie was 4 hours it would make the same impact if not better.
I want a 4 hour version!!
I've seen the movie twice now, I would so watch the four hour version. I would watch start to finish in one sitting too. I really hope it's released. I'd like to own it even. I also hope they release the recordings of the other songs they recorded with Austin like blue suede shoes
I would be glad to watch the 4 hour edition, I wanted more!
@dellajanke9115
Жыл бұрын
Yes feel like some parts were snipped too much...more lingering on If I Can Dream intro and exit...also Trouble and his personal relationships
I've seen the movie three times. In theaters twice. I'm not even an Elvis fan but I love this movvieeee Give us the four hour version.
@dellajanke9115
Жыл бұрын
Yes. I nevervwas a strong Elvis fan, but now am hooked! Seen the movie 13 times...all started on by birthday, June 24th! Stunning!
@robertmccoy9186
Жыл бұрын
@@dellajanke9115 nice. What's your favorite scene?
Just watched it, a masterpiece. What an emotional ride it was
I WANT THE 4 HOUR CUT!!!
You cannot speak of a 4 hour version then never release it. Come on Baz it will drive us Elvis fans nuts! 😊
I want to see the four-version too. I just can’t get enough. I loved the Elvis 2022 movie.
He better do.
I just left the theater thinking, “I’d sit through a three hour version.”, but four hours works too. Wonderfully done! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻
WE NEED TO SEE THE 4 HOUR CUT PLEASE!
There would need to be a 4 hour cut which will hopefully come out in 4K Blu Ray as there was so much left out that would bring out more cohesion to the movie but alot of people cannot sit through an 4 hour movie
I would love to see and have the 4 hour cut of the film!!! Please Baz release it in DVD!!!
Great questions!! These are the kinds of questions I would be asking him.
We need all the footage, specially all of Austin's performances and recordings!!!!!!
We want that 4 hour cut. 🙏🎤😀. If the 68’ TV Special DVD 📀 has over 3 hours or more of footage I don’t think it will be a problem with the movie. Run! Don’t wait years, Baz and release this soon as possible. 😉. Maybe for the DVD or Hulu.
Ur so underrated
I want that 4 hour cut
Yes, siree, I want a 4-hour cut. And a behind the scenes making of Elvis. And don't forget a blooper reel!
I thought it was a very long movie already, but it was also such an experience that it didn't feel long at the same time. I would definitely LOVE to see this version. Cause Elvis' story isn't summed up in 2 and half hours anyways. I'm curious to see what was cut, probably from songs to scenes. Make it a steelbook version! I would buy it for sure.
I want that 4 hour cut!
Yes I would love more I want to see it all and hope it will go to dvd after everyone has seen it on the big screen. I just fell in love with Austin oh he did an amazing job I was really convinced he was Elvis up there. The ending was awesome when they did the switch to real Elvis oh my heart I cried like a baby. TCB ⚡️, Connie
🖐We want the 4hr version, right here!
I think the movie was brilliant. I guess may if the fans put forward what they want to see, then Baz can look at putting it together and make it to a series on Netflix. But then this movies took soo long Baz must be exhausted.
4 he cut? Just make a mini series! We are well past the age of wondering if we will ever see a directors cut.
I wouldn't mind seeing the 4-hour cut.
I said it right after seeing it, this film should’ve been a three parts movie 2 and half each, it’s was a very well made movie. Hope the long version will be coming soon.
Please let us see the 4 hour version, evt as a mini serie !
Please, release more of Elvis performing. So much footage of his performances were cut out of the film. Some songs never made it into the film, and some only show the audience a couple lines. He filmed his performances concert style, the paid extras got to see the whole performances but we as movie ticket purchasers don’t get to see it all!
They need to put the rest of it in theaters in a few years.
GIVE ME THE FOUR-HOUR VERSION
Thank you so much for asking about the 4 hour cut! You speak for all Elvis fans lol 😆
Please give us a 4 hour version!!! ...would love to see it on the dvd!!!
What we need now is a Netlix series of Elvis like 8-10 episodes. Every episode showing maybe 2 year of his life after walking into Sun records but the private side and what people like to see nowadays - the drama, the violence, sex, drugs & the day he died which we missed in the movie. Think that's what we are wanting
WE WANT TO SEE THE 4-HOUR CUT! We need more of this movie....it is so fun to watch.
I hope they release the concert footage. Austin was that good.
The film is so substantive, it makes sense that there might be something bigger. Baz wasn't at a loss of ideas and merely trying to fill a runtime. Whether the critics appreciate a longer cut stands to be seen, but the current film is wonderful
I really want to see the 4 hour movie version of this.
Yes please. I’ll watch and buy a four hour version! Can’t get enough of Austin as Elvis.