Baz Luhrmann stated that he intends to use additional concert footage from Austin Butler to create an extended version of Elvis in the future. The "Elvis" Extended version can go as long as four hours!
At the Gotham Awards in New York City, the 60-year-old native of Sydney, Australia spoke with IndieWire about the possibilities for an extended film.
Luhrmann told the publication that there is already a lot of material that adds up to four hours, but he has gone on record saying while it might certainly not happen today or tomorrow, he will at some point do it.
Butler, 31, was credited by Luhrmann for his "all-out" performances in the film. The director stated that Austin just did it, and it was an out-of-body experience to watch him perform those complete performances, so one day he will compile those complete shows.
Luhrmann stated that he and his staff meticulously recreated Elvis Presley's concerts throughout the years because they have all the cameras, adding that cinematographer Mandy Walker had the lenses from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s replicated to match everything precisely.
In a September interview with ScreenRant, Luhrmann stated that fans had expressed their want to see an expanded version of the film. He described it as people being probably armed with pitchforks and demanding the four-hour version.
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Presley's visit to President Richard Nixon was deleted from the theatrical version, but would be included in the extended cut.
This does not mean he is not supportive of other "Elvis" movies yet to be made. In fact, Luhrmann is eager for more takes on Elvis Presley. The director told PEOPLE on Monday at the 2022 Gotham Awards in New York City that he "can't wait" to see Sofia Coppola's future Priscilla picture, which is currently in production. He said he simply reached out to her, and they exchanged a brief greeting.
He also simply wished her luck and cannot wait to see it. He also added that he's available to answer all possible Elvis-related questions. Luhrmann, who presented the award for best foreign feature to "Happening" director Audrey Diwan at the ceremony, is pleased that additional filmmakers will have the opportunity to tell new stories based on the late music icon. This Oscar-winning film is based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 autobiography and is narrated from her point of view.
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