It's almost been a year since we last got to witness Austin Butler's unforgettable performance of the Rock and Roll king, Elvis Presley, in the Baz Luhrmann movie, Elvis. Now that the audience is familiar with the biographical story of the legendary singer, director Sofia Coppola is all set to bring Priscilla Presley's unseen story to life in the A24 film, Priscilla. The film is adapted from the memoir, Elvis and Me, written by Presley herself and Sandra Harmon. Priscilla premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2023 and releases in select theaters on November 3.
Coppola's filmmaking style is quite distinct and impressive; many of her films deal with themes around women's heartbreak, with visuals having more subdued color palettes, characters' fashion sense representing their interiority, and excellent soundtracks establishing tone and atmosphere. All these elements are also included in Priscilla. Notably, however, none of Elvis Presley's music will be featured.
Here's a detailed cast and character guide for Priscilla.
Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley
Through the perspective of Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley, audiences bear witness to the glamorous and untold story of her marriage to the famous singer Elvis Presley. She was 14 years old when she first met the musical icon in 1959. Priscilla chronicles their entire love story, from her crush on Elvis to eventually tying the knot, including the ups and downs of their relationship and how ultimately she chooses to live life on her own terms.
A background in theater, Spaeny began doing plays in Springfield Little Theatre. Here, she was once offered the role of Dorothy in a stage adaptation of The Wizard of the Oz. She officially made her feature film debut with Steven S. Deknight's Pacific Rim Uprising. Although Spaeny has a very limited filmography, you'll likely recognize her in Mare of Easttown, The Craft: Legacy, On the Basis of Sex, and Devs. At Priscilla's premiere in Venice, Caeny was honored with the Volpi Cup for Best Actress.
Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley
Jacob Elordi is the latest actor to bring Elvis Presley to life. In Priscilla, he is shown as a 24-year-old man, who served in the U.S. Army in West Germany. There, he meets ninth grader Priscilla, and they marry with their parents' blessings. He also enrolls her in a Catholic school to complete her studies, but amidst extramarital affairs and substance abuse, their relationship turns bitter.
Elordi's career began with humble roots, as initially he served as an extra in the Johnny Depp-led Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (per The Things). He is originally from Australian, but rose to fame with his Hollywood debut in Netflix's romantic comedy, The Kissing Booth, alongside Joey King and Joel Courtney. Elordi played Noah Flynn, a hot-headed and charismatic bad boy, in its three installments. He has also been a part of the Ana De Armas and Ben Affleck-starrer psychological thriller movie Deep Water. He also embodied the aggressive, manipulative, and insecure persona of Nate Jacobs in HBO's hit show, Euphoria.
Dagmara Dominczyk as Anne Beaulieu
Dagmara Dominczyk plays Anne Beaulieu in Priscilla, Priscilla's mother. Like many actors, Domincyzk's career started in Broadway productions. In 2000, she received her first acting role in a romantic comedy movie called Keeping the Faith. On TV, she is popular for playing the character of Karolina Novotney, head of public relations, at Waystar Royco, in Jesse Armstrong's Succession. She has also starred in projects including Higher Ground, The Lost Daughter, Suits, Hello Tomorrow!, and Lonely Hearts.
Rodrigo Fernandez Stoll as Alan
Rodrigo Fernandez Stoll takes on the role of Alan "Hog Ears" in Priscilla, who was a close confidant to Elvis Presley. Fernandez has played several smaller roles in various movies like The Kindness of Strangers, Little Italy, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Room, The Exchange, The Luckiest Girl Alive, and many others. However, he is best-known for his television appearances in Kim's Convenience, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Decays, Departure, Ginny & Georgia, and Star Trek: Discovery. He was also nominated twice for Best Lead Performance in Save Me and Best Supporting Performance in How to Buy a Baby at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Other Cast Characters
Younger versions of Priscilla will be portrayed by child actors Raine Monroe Boland and Emily Mitchell (What We Do in the Shadows). Tim Post plays the father of Elvis Presley, Vernon. Additionally, Luke Hamprey plays Terry West, Dane Beirne plays Joe, Jorja Cadence is Patsy, and Ari Cohen stars as Captain Beaulieu.
Priscilla releases in theaters on November 3.
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