Following its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla” is generating excitement as it brings to life the memoir “Elvis and Me” by Priscilla Presley, recounting her time as the King of Rock and Roll’s partner. Known for her focus on female-centric storytelling, Coppola’s take on this iconic couple has fans eagerly anticipating the film’s release.
Empire Magazine has shared a new image of Cailee Spaeny in her role as the titular character, Priscilla Presley. Spaeny appears as a striking likeness of the real-life Priscilla, donning a floral white dress, a period-appropriate white headband, and sporting voluminous hair.
With Sofia Coppola’s reputation for character-driven narratives, “Priscilla” is expected to deliver a nuanced exploration of the couple’s story. After Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler’s portrayal of Elvis in the upcoming biopic, audiences can anticipate a different perspective on the iconic duo from Coppola. Cailee Spaeny’s performance is highly anticipated, as her personal connection to Elvis Presley’s music has had a profound impact on her life.
Spaeny explained her background, saying, “My mom was an Elvis memorabilia collector. We were raised on Elvis – and I obviously knew Priscilla and Elvis go hand-in-hand.” She also mentioned that Priscilla’s memoir helped her delve into the real woman behind the icon. “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,” Spaeny remarked.
With critical acclaim already surrounding the film following its premiere, and considering the success of biopics this year, such as “Oppenheimer,” “Priscilla” is poised to leave a lasting impression on audiences.
In addition to Cailee Spaeny, the film features Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley, alongside a talented ensemble cast including Dagmara Domińczyk, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, and Luke Humphrey. The film also stars Dan Beirne, Olivia-Mai Barrett, Dan Abramovici, R Austin Ball, and Evan Annisette.
