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Following the success of Bohemian Rhapsody and the high anticipation for the upcoming Elton John biopic Rocketman, it was inevitable that Hollywood would begin financing biopics on legendary rock stars, and who bigger a rock icon than the King of Rock 'n Roll himself, Elvis Presley.
Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann who directed such classics as Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, and The Great Gatsby will helm the film.
Set to play Elvis's manager Colonel Tom Parker is none other than Tom Hanks, which should gain the project much interest among some high profile actors in the casting circuit.
Luhrmann is still searching for an actor to play Elvis.
Here is the full report:
https://variety.com/2019/film/news/t...nn-1203121035/
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“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!” ~ Rocky Balboa
