Austin Butler On ‘Dune Part 2’, ‘The Bikerides’ And Landing First Oscar Nom For ‘Elvis’ After Lisa Marie Presley’s Death

A little less conversation? Not for Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens, who have continued to talk about each other following their 2020 breakup.

Can’t escape the King! Austin Butler went through in-depth training while preparing for his role in the 2022 Elvis Presley biopic — and his voice hasn’t been the same since.

Elvis, in which he portrayed the titular King of Rock, and so has his voice—a spot-on Elvis Presley impression. But the days of Elvis's scratchy twang may be behind him for good.On a February 3 episode of The Graham Norton Show, Butler opened up about the public's reaction to his Elvis voice. “It made me self-conscious for a second because I thought, Am I being phony? Is this not my voice?” he told Norton.

Since Austin Butler‘s star turn as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s “Elvis” last year, the actor has struggled to shake the singer’s iconic accent. But EW reports that on Friday’s episode of BBC One‘s “Graham Norton Show,” Butler confirmed he’s finally leaving it behind.

Just two days after Austin Butler won a Golden Globe for playing her father Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley tragically passed away at 54 after suffering cardiac arrest.Butler, 31, released a heartfelt statement after Presley's death, though now he's opening up more about his friendship with her.The Oscar-nominated actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, where he revealed they got, 'so close so fast.' Passed away: Just two days after Austin Butler won a Golden Globe for playing her father Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley (seen with Butler in June 2022) tragically passed away at 54 after suffering cardiac arrest Close: The Oscar-nominated actor appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, where he revealed they got, 'so close so fast'Butler revealed that he first met Lisa Marie, 'when we screened the film at Graceland, and I've never had an experience where I met somebody and felt an immediate depth of relationship to them.''She was a person who didn't really have anything to prove and wouldn't open up to everyone, and she just opened up to me,' he added. 'We got so close so fast, so yeah, it's just devastating.

that the “friend” who first envisioned him playing Elvis Presley was, in fact, Hudgens, his ex-girlfriend of nine years. What's more, he even gave her credit. A win for unappreciated ex-girlfriends everywhere? Sure, why not.When Butler first told the story to , he said, “I was going to look at Christmas lights with a friend.

Austin Butler would like to thank… Vanessa Hudgens.

Austin Butler is crediting ex-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens for manifesting his career-defining Elvis Presley portrayal... before Baz Luhrmann's biopic was even announced.The actor, 31 - who is up for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for playing 'The King' - originally told THR it was a 'friend' who had encouraged him to pursue the role.Butler received backlash for seemingly downplaying his nearly nine-year relationship with Hudgens.But now, in a new interview with the LA Times, he confirmed that the 'friend' was in fact the actress/singer, 34.

They’re all shook up! Austin Butler and Vanessa Hudgens have both recounted the story of how his Elvis biopic role came to be — but fans have noticed some subtle differences in the tales.

On Tuesday, Austin Butler officially became an Oscar nominee for his onscreen portrayal of Elvis Presley.

Diane Warren is heading back to the Dolby Theatre. The legendary songwriter garnered her 14th Oscar nomination on Tuesday recognizing her work on “Applause” — an original song penned for the Samuel Goldwyn Films anthology, Tell It Like a Woman.

Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.Butler, 31, has been roasted ever since he spoke in a thick Memphis drawl just like Elvis Presley when accepting his Golden Globe award, despite the fact he is originally from Anaheim, California.Hudgens – who was first linked to Butler back in September 2011 – commented on a post about whether his accent was ‘genuine’ that joked: ‘He went to the Lady Gaga school of Oscar campaign acting.’ Roast: Vanessa Hudgens appears to be throwing shade at her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler after he got ruthlessly mocked over keeping his accent for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic Ex-flames: Vanessa and Austin were in a long-term relationship from 2011-2020 Fans were quick to notice that 34-year-old Hudgens replied underneath that she was ‘crying,’ perceived as crying with laughter at the jibe.The post came from social media influencer Ryan Scott, who boats nearly 40,000 followers on Instagram.The joke is a reference to the over-the-top lengths that Lady Gaga went when campaigning for an Oscar nomination for her role in House of Gucci, which did not fare well for the pop singer. His caption calls back to the way the A Star is Born actress was notoriously mocked for her subpar Italian accent while portraying Patrizia Reggiani.At the time, a dialect coach who worked on the film with her costar Salma Hayek noted that the New York-raised Gaga's accent sounded 'more Russian.'And much like Butler, Gaga — real name Stefani Germanotta — insisted in a British Vogue profile that she 'lived as [Reggiani] for a year and a half.

Not an act. Austin Butler’s voice coach Irene Bartlett addressed how the actor’s voice changed since playing the iconic Elvis Presley.

Their closest confidantes. The Presley family has leaned on their famous friends — publicly and in private — while dealing with difficult times.

Three days after Lisa Marie Presley died after going into cardiac arrest, Austin Butler appeared at the Critics’ Choice Awards, where he is nominated for his portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis.

Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice Awards.The 31-year-old Butler - who won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in the biopic - was joined by his 60-year-old director.Butler is up for Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards while Luhrmann is up for Best Director and Elvis is up for Best Picture. Reunited: Just days after the surprising death of Lisa Marie Presley , Elvis star Austin Butler and director Baz Luhrmann reunited on the red carpet of the Critics Choice AwardsButler stepped out with a black dress shirt with several buttons unbuttoned, under a black suit coat.A thin gold necklace can be seen dangling from his neck as he stepped out at the event, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.  He completed his look with matching black pants and shiny black dress shoes for the annual event.

Austin Butler, 31, who played Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s recent biopic, has broken his silence over the death of the King of Rock and Roll’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley.The Hollywood actor said his “heart shattered” after hearing the tragic news that the singer-songwriter had died aged 54.The only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest two days ago.Austin paid tribute to the late star yesterday in a moving statement to the US media. "My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie," he said."I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared.

Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.'My heart is completely shattered for Riley, Finley, Harper and Priscilla at the tragic and unexpected loss of Lisa Marie,' the actor said in a statement to E! News on Friday, January 13 - one day after her death.  'I am eternally grateful for the time I was lucky enough to be near her bright light and will forever cherish the quiet moments we shared. Her warmth, her love and her authenticity will always be remembered,' he said. Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla, died on Thursday, January 12 from cardiac arrest at age 54.    Touching tribute: Austin Butler has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley.

A day after the shocking death of Elvis Presley’s only child, Lisa Marie Presley, the late singer was remembered by the Elvis film director Baz Luhrmann and its star, Austin Butler.

Always on his mind. Austin Butler is mourning the death of Lisa Marie Presley after portraying her father in Baz Luhrmann‘s Elvis.