It is like a dream when it is nominated for an Oscar.
According to Austin Butler, this is like a dream when he is nominated for an Oscar for the role of Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic.
He said, «good morning, America» and that «it is very strange».
The 31-year-old Butler, who recently received the Golden Globe for his role in Elvis, told how actor Denzel Washington and the then partner of Butler played a role, helping him get the main role in the film.
Butler remarked: «Denzel was incredibly amiable, and we set the play together, and I mean that he is my hero. Therefore, I am very grateful to him, because after we worked together, he seemed to call the base and entrusted me».
He remarked: «I did not think that I would play Elvis or something like that when I was a teenager».
«Only a few things, including the proposal of my then partner, so that I can play Elvis, surfaced a few months before listening. Therefore, when I found out that the bases were filmed in the film, everything seemed to fall into place. The time has come. It is very strange».
Butler’s victory took place about two weeks after Lisa Mary Presley died, the only child of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley. During the filming of the film Butler and Lisa, Maria Presley became close. Lisa Maria Presley visited the Golden Globe ceremony at the beginning of this month to express her support for Butler and the film.
Butler replied: «I think that she shines right now» when he was asked that, in his opinion, Lisa Maria Presley will think about his nomination, in particular, and seven other Oscar nominations for the film.
Despite the fact that this is such a happy case, he said: «You know, life is full of so many take-offs and falls, and the pain is so deep due to the loss of Lisa Mary. I know that she would be incredibly excited right now. I know that it was important to her».
Butler continued: «We deepened very quickly … [and] this was the most significant for me, despite the fact that we did not know each other for a very, very long time».
«Elvis» also claims awards for the best sound, the best image, the best design, the best installation of the film, the best operator work, and the best costumes design.
