A24 has released the first trailer for Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla”.
Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” the biopic follows her life and relationship with the king of rock ‘n roll. Cailee Spaeny (“Mare of Easttown,” “Bad Times at the El Royale”) stars as Priscilla, with Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria,” “The Kissing Booth”) as Elvis Presley.
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Spaeny and Elordi are the latest stars to play Priscilla and Elvis Presley on screen. Olivia DeJonge and Austin Butler starred in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biographical musical drama “Elvis,” which earned two Golden Globe nominations and a win for Butler’s performance as the iconic singer. The film went on to earn Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor and more.
“Priscilla” marks Coppola’s third collaboration with A24, following 2020’s “On the Rocks” and 2013’s “The Bling Ring.” A serial adaptation of Edith Wharton’s “The Custom of the Country” is also in development between A24 and Coppola.
Several long-time Coppola collaborators – including cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd, costume designer Stacey Battat, editor Sarah Flack and production designer Tamara Deverell – are attached to the project.
“Priscilla” is directed and written by Coppola, who serves as a producer alongside Youree Henry, Lorenzo Mieli of The Apartment, Fremantle Company and American Zoetrope. The production is financed by Sony’s The Apartment and Stage 6 Films.
A24 will distribute “Priscilla” in North America, with Vision Distribution handling distribution in Italy, where it will become a Sky exclusive. Stage 6 Films/Sony Pictures International Releasing will distribute in the rest of the world.
Watch the full trailer for “Priscilla” below.
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