Austin Butler, known for his role as Elvis Presley in the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic, recently shared his experience transitioning from playing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to his next project, “Masters of the Air.” Butler revealed that he had only a week between the two projects, necessitating the hiring of a dialect coach to shed the iconic Elvis accent. This move was crucial for his role in “Masters of the Air,” a war drama series focusing on young fighter pilots during World War II. The series, based on Donald L. Miller’s book, is set to premiere on Apple TV+.
Key Takeaways:
- Austin Butler hired a dialect coach to help lose his Elvis accent for “Masters of the Air.”
- He had only one week between finishing “Elvis” and starting the new project.
- Butler spent three years immersed in the role of Elvis, affecting his speech patterns.
- “Masters of the Air” is a World War II drama series premiering on Apple TV+.
Butler’s dedication to his role as Elvis was so immersive that it took him three years to fully embody the music legend, to the point where the Elvis accent had become second nature. This dedication led to some challenges post-filming as Butler found himself struggling to rediscover his own identity and preferences outside of his portrayal of Elvis. The transition to “Masters of the Air” required not only a physical move to London during the COVID-19 pandemic but also a mental shift from the world of music to the intense history of World War II.
The actor’s continued Elvis-like accent even after the film had wrapped became a point of discussion among fans and media, with Butler addressing the topic during his acceptance speech at the 2023 Golden Globes, where he won Best Actor in a Drama for “Elvis.” He likened the lingering accent to the phenomenon where people pick up accents after living in a foreign country for an extended period.
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