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Richard Roxburgh, left, as Vernon Presley, Elvis's father. Getty Images / Studios
'Elvis' focuses on the complicated relationship between Elvis Presley and Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
Austin Butler in character as Elvis Presley in 'Elvis'. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
The film depicts Elvis Presley's early performances where he won over legions of female fans. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
The film then charts Elvis Presley's later years, before he died at age 42. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
Austin Butler in character as a young Elvis Presley. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
'Elvis' looks set to be a rock 'n' roll rollercoaster of emotions. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
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Austin Butler and Elvis Presley, who he plays in the biopic 'Elvis'. Getty Images / AFP
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Olivia DeJonge, left, plays a young Priscilla Presley. Alamy Stock Photo / Getty Images
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Tom Hanks, left, plays Col Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager of more than 20 years. AFP / Getty Images
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Kelvin Harrison Jr, left, plays blues singer BB King. AFP / Getty Images
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David Wenham, left, plays country music artist Hank Snow. Getty Images / AFP
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Richard Roxburgh, left, as Vernon Presley, Elvis's father. Getty Images / Studios
'Elvis' focuses on the complicated relationship between Elvis Presley and Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
Austin Butler in character as Elvis Presley in 'Elvis'. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
The film depicts Elvis Presley's early performances where he won over legions of female fans. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
The film then charts Elvis Presley's later years, before he died at age 42. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
Austin Butler in character as a young Elvis Presley. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
'Elvis' looks set to be a rock 'n' roll rollercoaster of emotions. Photo: YouTube / Warner Bros Pictures
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/X2FVMFEAUVAGTM3UOXQNPIV6QU.jpg?smart=true&auth=ad9efa06a4bcc24de2415ac09a7b23c4d43b2e2ae2ac4c33305eacc2768efcdc&width=400&height=225)
Austin Butler and Elvis Presley, who he plays in the biopic 'Elvis'. Getty Images / AFP
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Olivia DeJonge, left, plays a young Priscilla Presley. Alamy Stock Photo / Getty Images
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Tom Hanks, left, plays Col Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager of more than 20 years. AFP / Getty Images
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Kelvin Harrison Jr, left, plays blues singer BB King. AFP / Getty Images
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David Wenham, left, plays country music artist Hank Snow. Getty Images / AFP
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Richard Roxburgh, left, as Vernon Presley, Elvis's father. Getty Images / Studios
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