Particulars about Sofia Coppola’s upcoming movie Priscilla have been shared – together with when the biographical movie can be launched in cinemas. Discover out extra under.
The upcoming biographical film has been written and directed by Coppola for A24, and is about for launch later this yr. It’s centred across the lifetime of Priscilla Presley, and her relationship with music legend, Elvis.
It additionally takes inspiration from Priscilla’s 1985 biography, Elvis And Me, and stars American actor Cailee Spaeny (Pacific Rim Rebellion, Unhealthy Instances on the El Royale) because the titular character, whereas Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Sales space, Euphoria) will play Elvis.
Now, as confirmed by international distributor, streaming service and manufacturing firm MUBI, the upcoming drama will open theatrically within the UK and Eire on Boxing Day (December 26) and particular 35mm previews can be supplied in choose cinemas.
From there, the movie can be launched extensively on January 1, 2024.
Priscilla will obtain its World Premiere in Competitors on the eightieth Venice Worldwide Movie Competition this night (September 4) and is about to obtain its UK premiere at this yr’s BFI London Movie Competition on October 9.
“When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a celebration, the person who’s already a meteoric rock-and-roll celebrity turns into somebody fully sudden in personal moments: an exciting crush, an ally in loneliness, a susceptible greatest buddy,” a synopsis of the movie reads.
“By means of Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen facet of an incredible American fantasy in Elvis and Priscilla’s lengthy courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German military base to his dream-world property at Graceland, on this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of affection, fantasy, and fame.”
Final month, it was revealed that, regardless of the movie being centred round Priscilla’s relationship with Elvis, the upcoming A24 movie won’t function any of the singer’s music. This got here after the Elvis Presley Property turned down the request made by Coppola.
“They don’t like tasks that they haven’t originated, and so they’re protecting of their model,” the director mentioned following the choice. She additionally confirmed that these engaged on Priscilla didn’t let the rejected request put a dampener on the mission, however slightly simply “made us be extra artistic”.
As a substitute, the Priscilla soundtrack options an array of basic songs, carried out by Thomas Mars – Coppola’s husband and frontman of the band Phoenix.
Following the launch of the teaser trailer in June, the Elvis Presley property issued an announcement claiming they have been unaware that the movie was being made. An property official additionally criticised the trailer, saying that the movie “regarded like a school film” in an interview with TMZ.
In response, Priscilla herself took to social media to reward the mission and present her assist for Coppola.
“I’m excited in regards to the interpretation of my e book by the masterful Sofia Coppola, she wrote. “She has such a unprecedented perspective and I’ve at all times been such an admirer of her work. I’m sure this film will take everybody on an emotional journey.”
