Austin Butler has mentioned he could have broken his vocal cords whereas filming Elvis.
The actor performed Elvis Presley within the biopic from director Baz Luhrmann, alongside Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson and Richard Roxburgh.
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Butler, together with utilizing his personal singing voice, adopted a Tennessee accent for the function – which has since caught and grow to be a speaking level following appearances on the Golden Globes.
Talking on The Graham Norton Present (February 3), Butler addressed his Elvis accent and the struggles he had with the movie’s singing scenes.
“I’m eliminating the accent, however I’ve most likely broken my vocal cords with all that singing,” Butler mentioned. “One tune took 40 takes.”
Earlier this yr, Butler gained Finest Actor on the Golden Globes for the function. Talking backstage about his voice, Butler mentioned: “I don’t suppose I sound like him nonetheless, however I suppose I need to as a result of I hear it loads.
“I usually liken it to when any person lives overseas for a very long time and I had three years the place that was my solely focus in life, so I’m certain there’s simply items of my DNA that can at all times be linked in that manner.”
Butler acquired an Oscar nomination for Finest Actor for his efficiency, alongside Brendan Fraser, Colin Farrell, Invoice Nighy and Paul Mescal. The ceremony takes place in Hollywood on Sunday March 12.
In a four-star overview, NME wrote: “Although it performs like a glitzy musical within the mould of Bohemian Rhapsody, Elvis additionally works as a much-needed lesson about America’s cultural historical past. Among the finest moments see the star work together along with his greatest influences – resembling Little Richard ripping by ‘Tutti Frutti’ in a dingy backroom bar; or B.B. King offering a peaceful refuge (and a few sage recommendation) when the eye begins to overwhelm him.”