Question 1

What unusual emotional connection did Austin Butler make for his Elvis audition?

Accepted Answer

For his audition, Austin Butler sang "Unchained Melody" while thinking of his deceased mother instead of a romantic partner, pouring his grief into the performance after a nightmare about her.

Question 2

How did Elvis Presley's 1968 TV special come about according to the film?

Accepted Answer

Elvis was appalled that manager Colonel Tom Parker agreed to a cheesy Christmas special, so he plotted with director Steve Binder and producer Bob Finkel to create a career showcase instead.

Question 3

What real-life physician inspired the character "Dr. Nick" in the film?

Accepted Answer

"Dr. Nick" was based on Elvis's physician George C. Nichopoulos, who prescribed over 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines, and narcotics in Elvis's last eight months but was exonerated of criminal liability.

Question 4

What was significant about RCA's purchase of Elvis Presley's contract from Sun Studio?

Accepted Answer

RCA paid $35,000 for Elvis's contract, the largest amount ever paid by a record label at the time, which kept Sun Studio in business and helped launch stars like Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Question 5

Which major film festival premiered 'Elvis' in 2022?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

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