Austin Butler Is Finally Saying Goodbye to His Elvis Presley Accent
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The world-famous actor Austin Butler is finally bidding farewell to his signature Elvis Presley accent. For years, his imitations of the King of Rock 'n' Roll have caused widespread speculation online.
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But it seems that the actor has finally left his vocal impressions of the legendary musician behind, at least for now.
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According to Dune 2 co-star Dave Bautista, Austin's voice and appearance are vastly different in the upcoming sequel, set to be released later this year.
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"Austin is unrecognizable, he doesn't sound like Elvis at all," said Dave in an interview with USA Today. "He's a sweet guy, but his new look and demeanor are quite frightening."
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Three years ago, Austin played the lead role as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's film, earning him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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Despite the film's premiere over a year ago, fans were still captivated by Austin's lingering southern accent.
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During a speech at the Golden Globes, Austin's accent raised some eyebrows, leading him to address the topic in the press room.
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"I've lived and breathed Elvis for three years, so I understand why people might still hear hints of him in my voice," he said. "But if I was truly trying to imitate him, I would sound very different."
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In a later interview with the Los Angeles Times, Austin defended his lingering accent, saying that "muscular habits" from playing the role could still surface even after filming had ended.