Venice Premiere Success Fuels Excitement for Sofia Coppola’s Upcoming Film
The highly anticipated film “Priscilla,” directed by Sofia Coppola, is generating buzz and excitement as it prepares for its theatrical release. The movie, which made its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, offers an intimate look into the life of Priscilla Presley and her relationship with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, based on Priscilla’s memoir, “Elvis and Me.”
To further build anticipation, Empire Magazine has released a striking new image of Cailee Spaeny in her role as the titular character, Priscilla. Spaeny’s portrayal is uncanny, capturing Priscilla’s essence in a period-perfect white dress, a vintage white headband, and iconic big hair. This image promises a heartfelt and intimate exploration of the iconic couple’s life together.
Sofia Coppola, known for her character-driven storytelling, is set to bring Priscilla and Elvis’s story to the big screen with the utmost care. After Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler’s recent portrayal of the rock ‘n’ roll legend in “Elvis,” audiences can expect a fresh and unique perspective from Coppola. Cailee Spaeny, who hails from Tennessee, has a personal connection to Elvis’s music, saying, “My mom was an Elvis memorabilia collector. We were raised on Elvis – and I obviously knew Priscilla and Elvis go hand-in-hand.” This connection has fueled her dedication to the role.
In an interview, Spaeny expressed how Priscilla Presley’s memoir helped her delve deeper into the real woman behind the iconic image. “I knew the iconic moments and photos, but I didn’t know her story. I thought that that was sort of astonishing, that her story wasn’t as well-known as it should be,” she remarked. With its world premiere already earning critical acclaim, “Priscilla” stands poised to make an impression on audiences, continuing this year’s trend of successful biopics.
Joining Cailee Spaeny in the film are Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, Dagmara Domińczyk, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, and Luke Humphrey. The cast is rounded out by Dan Beirne, Olivia-Mai Barrett, Dan Abramovici, R Austin Ball, and Evan Annisette. With an ensemble of talent and a captivating story, “Priscilla” is set to captivate audiences when it arrives in theaters, offering a fresh perspective on a legendary couple’s extraordinary love story.