The Warner Bros project is also penned by Luhrmann along with Craig Pearce.
According to Variety, the director wants to cast a newcomer for the role of Presley.
Parker discovered Presley when he was just an unknown and quickly moved in as his lone representation. Parker was responsible for various milestones, including Presley's record deal with RCA and his successful acting career. Parker (L) was responsible for several of Presley's (R) milestones, including the record deal with RCA. Luhrmann is planning to get the film into production sometime this year.
Forty Years Gone But The King Lives On! Remembering Elvis Presley
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Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century.
Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, blues and gospel, he is one of the best-selling solo artists in the history of recorded music, with estimated record sales of around 600 million, worldwide.
He won three Grammys, also receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century.
Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, blues and gospel, he is one of the best-selling solo artis..
