Austin Butler is seen rocking his black hair and Elvis Presley ‘do while out and about on Friday (November 20) in Gold Coast, Australia.
The 29-year-old actor is set to star as the late King of Rock ‘N Roll in an upcoming Baz Luhrmann biopic.
Austin has been working on the film since August of 2019, but obviously had to take time off this year due to the pandemic.
He will be joined by Tom Hanks, who will play Elvis‘ manager Colonel Tom Parker, and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley.
It was recently announced that Dacre Montgomery, Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson and David Wenham have also joined the cast.
“Elvis was surrounded by an extraordinary array of rich personalities, and we are very fortunate to pull together a tremendous ensemble to tell this story,” Baz said in a statement, via Variety. “It’s exciting to unite some of Australia’s finest actors, from longtime collaborators from Moulin Rouge!, Australia and The Great Gatsby like Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham and Kate Mulvany, to exciting new faces such as Dacre Montgomery, Helen Thomson, Luke Bracey, Natasha Bassett and many more. With the world as it is right now, our entire company is grateful that we can join together in this creative venture to bring employment and opportunity in front of and behind the camera, and to the community at large.”
It’s safe to say that everyone was shocked when it was revealed that Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler split after almost 9 years together.
Now a source is speaking of why the two have gone their separate ways for now.
“They’re just shooting on two different continents and it’s a matter of distance,” a source told E! News. “There is no bad blood at all, and they have a lot of respect for each other.”
Austin has been preparing to play Elvis Presley in the upcoming biopic about the singer, while Vanessa just returned from filming part of The Princess Switch 2 for Netflix.
Apparently, they “are split for now” but they’re “going to see what happens,” another insider told the site. “They have such a history and deep connection they could find their way back to one another.”
Just after news of the split, Vanessa stepped out looking amazing at the premiere of her new movie, Bad Boys For Life.
It looks like Vanessa Hudgens and her beau of over 8 years, Austin Butler, have broken up.
The pair were first linked in September of 2011, and rumors that they split began over the holidays when the 31-year-old actress appeared to be on vacation without the 28-year-old actor.
“Vanessa and Austin are officially broken up, and Vanessa has been telling those close to her about their breakup,” a source told Us Weekly.
The last official appearance they made together came back in August of 2019.
Vanessa previously spoke about if she ever felt the pressure to marry Austin.
Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge attend the 2019 GQ Men of the Year Awards together on Thursday night (November 28) in Sydney, Australia.
The actors, who will be starring in the upcoming Elvis Presley movie, coordinated in black outfits as they stepped out for the event.
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Joining the two at the event was their movie’s director Baz Luhrmann.
Austin and Olivia will be playing Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla in an upcoming movie about the life of the late King of Rock and Roll.
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Olivia DeJonge is best known for her work in the Netflix series The Society and now she has landed her star-making role!
The 21-year-old Aussie actress is set to play Priscilla Presley in the upcoming biopic about Elvis, which is going to be directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Austin Butler is set to play the late rock star and Tom Hanks will play his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
“Olivia is capable of manifesting the complex depth and presence that has made Priscilla Presley an icon in her own right. She’s an extremely talented young actor and the perfect counterpoint to Austin’s Elvis,” Baz told Deadline in a statement.
Baz‘s movie “covers the seminal legend’s growth from dirt poor singer to global icon, seen through the prism of his complex relationship over two decades with manager Colonel Tom Parker.”
Austin Butler has reportedly already begun working on his upcoming Elvis Presley movie and he’s currently in rehearsals in New York City!
The 28-year-old actor was spotted while taking a break from a rehearsal. He was photographed sitting on a hydrant outside while checking messages on his phone on Tuesday afternoon (August 21) in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
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Baz Luhrmann will be directing the highly anticipated movie with Tom Hanks starring as Colonel Tom Parker.
You can currently catch Austin on the big screen in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Vanessa Hudgens is celebrating her longtime love Austin Butler‘s birthday!
The Shannara Chronicles actor turns 28 years old TODAY (August 17).
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🎁🎈🎉 to my love, my other half, my constant Inspiration and supporter. My best friend. My everything✨ @austinbutler ✨28 is going to be 🔥🔥🔥,” she captioned a cute set of photos of the couple.
Vanessa and Austin are getting closer to celebrating ten years together. They have been dating since 2011, and fans are just waiting for them to tie to the knot.
Pictured inside: Vanessa carrying a large bag from luggage brand Tumi through the Big Apple on Friday (August 16). Perhaps a birthday present for Austin?
Happy Birthday Austin Butler!!!
