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Priscilla is a 2023 American biographical drama film written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola, based on Priscilla Presley’s (who serves as an executive producer) and Sandra Harmon’s 1985 biography Elvis and Me. It chronicles Presley’s (Cailee Spaeny’s) life and her connection with Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi).
Priscilla Presley’s biography Elvis and Me, which describes their courtship and early years together, served as the inspiration for Coppola’s film Priscilla. Over the course of her remarkable career, Coppola has explored contentious personalities, unconventional relationships, and storylines that are not merely centered upon female protagonists but also genuinely feminine in their style and philosophy. The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker, who has made movies like The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation, and Marie Antoinette, is perhaps the ideal choice to adapt the Elvis and Priscilla narrative for the big screen. If you’re intrigued by Sofia Coppola’s potential portrayal of the Presley family, keep reading to learn what we know about Priscilla.
Priscilla: Cast
As of now, we do not have the exact information regarding the official cast list of the upcoming film. Moreover, we think it is safe to speculate that most of the main characters. Considering the same, check out the potential cast of the film below:
- Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla Presley (née Beaulieu)
- Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley
- Dagmara Domińczyk as Ann Beaulieu, Priscilla’s mother
- Raine Monroe Boland and Emily Mitchell as Lisa Marie Presley, at three and five years old
- Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll as Alan “Hog Ears”
- Luke Humphrey as Terry West
- Dan Beirne as Joe Esposito
- Olivia Barrett as Alberta the cook
- Dan Abramovici as Jerry Schilling
- R Austin Ball as Larry Geller
- Evan Annisette as Mike Stone
Priscilla: Plot
One of the most contentious issues in the rock star’s personal life is his relationship with Priscilla. The story of Priscilla Presley’s meeting Elvis, her marriage to him, and the events that ultimately led to their breakup and divorce serves as the basis for the film Priscilla. The book was adapted by Larry Peerce into the same-titled Made For TV film. Even though Priscilla was just fourteen when she met Elvis, pop culture treats their romance as a contemporary fairy tale, and their intense love for one another is an often recounted story. According to Coppola, the film would mostly center on Priscilla Presley, with Elvis practically serving as a supporting character and having very little of a role in the movie.
Priscilla: Release Date
Originally scheduled to open in theaters in October 2023, Priscilla has been rescheduled for November 3, 2023. It is hardly surprise that Priscilla has been getting great reviews at film festivals considering the status of the production. A24 will handle the movie’s theatrical distribution.
