By July, after undergoing months of Elvis workshops — and an unsolicited call from Broadway co-star Washington, who told Luhrmann, “You’re in for a surprise when you see the work ethic of this young man,” said the director — Butler had beaten out the likes of Miles Teller and Harry Styles for the role. Then the work of finding and translating Presley’s heart and soul began. For Butler, understanding Elvis’ influences and inspirations helped inform how he portrayed the artist’s evolution and signatures. Adapted from Danny Lyon’s book, “The Bikeriders” follows the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s motorcycle club in the Midwest. Michael Shannon, Mike Faist and Norman Reedus round out the ensemble.

Jeff Nichols (“Mud,”“Midnight Special”) writes and directs “The Bikeriders” about the rise of a Midwestern motorcycle gang. Butler leads alongside Michael Shannon, Tom Hardy, and Boyd Holbrook, with Norman Reedus and Jodie Comer also starring.Everyone has some notion of who Elvis was, “but what gets lost is that the guy is just a guy — it’s the humanity of him,” Luhrmann said. “My number one mission was to humanize him. And that might have been my mission, but Austin Butler was the one that flew the plane. ... It was probably the hardest thing. This is the most impersonated man on the planet. But the humanity, Austin had from the get-go.”

With ‘Elvis,’ I definitely had an existential crisis when I finished. I didn’t do anything that was grounded in Austin for that time. I didn’t talk to my family or my friends or anybody,” Butler told IndieWire. “I would talk to them every couple months or something, but I really did lose touch with me. But I also learned things about myself — that’s a beautiful gift. It’s a confusing part about being an actor.” Austin, who is nominated for Best Actor, Drama for his performance as Elvis Presley in the 2022 Baz Luhrmann film, Elvis, said that choosing who would come with him to the Golden Globes was "hard," but that "it'll be nice" to attend with his "one and only sister." This means we likely won't see another adorable red carpet moment between Austin and his GF, Kaia, but we'll be looking forward to seeing the 31-year-old actor hit the awards ceremony with his sister, Ashley. September 3, 2022: Why Did Austin Butler Skip Kaia Gerber’s 21st Birthday? Butler played James “Wilkie” Wilkerson in the ABC Family series “Switched at Birth” about, well, two teens who were swapped at the hospital as babies. While the couple keeps their relationship pretty private, details have slowly emerged here and there about how they spend their time together. From the red carpet of the Met to the gltiz and glamour of the Golden Globes, here’s everything we know about Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s relationship (so far). May 27, 2023: Kaia Hugs Austin While He Walks Her Dog Butler had a pinch-me experience while filming Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Butler plays Manson follower Tex in the Oscar-winning epic led by Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, but it was the in-between moments on set that Butler remembers best.Butler appeared in The CW show “Arrow” and horror film “The Intruders” before landing his final tween series “The Shannara Chronicles,” based on fantasy author Terry Brooks’ novels. Filmed in New Zealand, the MTV show began production shortly after Butler’s mother died of cancer in 2014. That was the test that I saw in front of me,” said Butler, who likened it to being a detective, piecing together a psychological profile with what clues he could find. “How do you take Elvis, who’s seen as this icon or this caricature, strip all that away and find out who he really was as a man?” Diving into the research

When Luhrmann watched the submission from Butler, a young actor he didn’t know anything about, “it didn’t feel like an audition,” said the Oscar-nominated “Moulin Rouge!” director. “It felt like a spycam.” Kaia and Austin are red carpet official. The duo attended W Magazine's Best Performances in Los Angeles, where they were photographed together in pics obtained by JustJared. W Magazine even shared a cute pic of Austin kissing Kaia's cheek. March 22, 2022: Kaia and Austin Travel to Paris Now, as Butler’s turn as Elvis Presley has earned him Academy Awards attention, it’s clear that Butler can do anything he wants next. With “Dune: Part Two” and historical epic “Masters of the Air” in the works, Butler has a “Little Less Conversation” and a whole lot more acting up ahead.People even shared a clip of the couple kissing on the red carpet. April 3, 2022: Kaia and Austin Hold Hands While Grocery Shopping in Malibu Elvis” director Luhrmann also revealed that a possible concert cut of the fim could be released featuring Butler’s onscreen performances as Presley.