Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Trailer REACTION - Tom Hanks 2022 

"Before Elvis, there was nothing" - John Lennon

That moment when he says “it has everything to do with us” gave me the same chills as when rami said “that’s when the operatic section comes in” in the Bohemian Rhapsody trailer.

How has everyone forgotten Elvis? He'll be the only one still talked about in 200 years

I think the emotion comes from realising that Elvis was an actual person and when you see that he was obviously dying when he performed that version of 'Unchained Melody' (it comes from his final televised concert) it really breaks your heart. Also, Elvis has not been forgotten. Go to Graceland in August and tell me he's been forgotten.

As a native of Elvis’ hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi, I have to say how much Elvis did and still does to contribute to our community even now. A generous soul through and through. Can’t wait to see this

Elvis was fascinating and lead a fascinating life. There would be no Beatles, Elton John, and Freddy Mercury without Elvis. John Lennon said that there would have been no Beatles without Elvis and that he would still be in Liverpool. Elvis opened the door for all of them. I was here back in the 1950's, the excitement, the energy, the spirit and soul of Elvis is captured in this trailer. Elvis changed everything, even our culture, and he changed music forever.

That is one of the best trailers I've ever seen. Austin Butler and Tom Hanks could definitely get Oscar nominations, and if the performance is good enough, I could see Austin Butler winning.

It’s about Elvis, it’s gonna be huge. He still has a huge global fan base til this day....dude is an American iconic.

I'm a 21 Yr old that lives and is from England. And throughout my whole life Elvis has been massive with my family etc! it makes me so sad how this generation is slowly forgetting the greats. Such a beautiful singer... a total legend. He's deffo the king 🙌 this looks great! 🤩

Elvis is still relevant. He is everywhere, still, in our society. Being from Memphis I can even feel his presence in this trailer. I don't know if it will be as good as Walk The Line or Ray, but he deserves a movie like that.

"he was the biggest thing for awhile there" uh he has always been the biggest thing, and that's still true. no one today comes close

Elvis story is MUCH more fascinating than the Freddie story

Me expecting Grace to completely hate the trailer and it ended up with her in semi-tears 🥲

Didn’t care before I saw this trailer and…wow now I’m psyched! The music, the mood, the acting!

it’s rare that an actor disappears so completely into a role. especially austin who relatively is unknown to have pulled this off. he looks, sounds and moves like elvis. he’s earned the oscar

I'm not crying, you're crying! This movie looks amazing

I'm not the biggest fan of biopics on musicians but Elvis is my all time favorite. I can't wait for this movie.

I'm honestly shocked there hasn't been more movies about Elvis, he's a tragic figure and a cautionary tale for rising to stardom very quickly. Elvis was/is as legendary as any other entertainer in history, like him or not. Fascinating beyond belief!

I'm older than many of you, but I was around 15 years old when Elvis died; no one who witnessed his talent has ever forgotten him!

Your reaction is priceless!! You went from " I don't think this is going to work" to "This might be an Oscar contender" in 3 minutes. If a seasoned critic like you got the reaction we just saw, I am pretty sure the general audience will have an incredible experience.

Grace, surprised you didn't mention the the SHAZAM references made in the trailer. 1. He's reading an early Shazam/Captain Marvel comic. 2. When young Elvis is in the tent singing gospel, he has a Shazam lighting bolt on his chest. 3. When Col. Tom Parker says he watched the skinny boy turn into a superhero!

Grace, I was 8 years old when Elvis died and I feel that the world has never been quite the same since we lost Elvis Presley. He was one of my all time heroes. I really hope you enjoy this movie about this incredibly talented and complex man.

It was touching watching Grace slowly melt and reveal her emotional side. Wow. Never seen a reaction like that

24 and I'm proud to say I'm an Elvis fan, I'm seeing this opening day!

Nobody has forgotten Elvis! Some just haven't discovered him yet! He will never be forgotten! Elvis fans, raise Elvis fans! We pass on his legacy.

Elvis is not forgotten. My father listened to it, I listen to it. And my son listens (sometimes) to it. His music is passed on from one generation to the next. It is timeless.

This has Oscar contender written all over it. Millions of Elvis fans, young and old, around the world are gonna buy tickets to see this.

There’s a reason why Can’t Help Falling in Love is one of the all-time most popular wedding songs 🤧 his slower ballads at what I love most

Freddy mercury would even agree there’s only 1 king and that’s Elvis

ELVIS is back. Looks and sounds great. The excitement is in the air. New fans of Elvis will be born June 24th. ELVIS is back in the building.

Rocketman made me a fan of Elton's music, while Bohemian Rhapsody made me appreciate Queen a bit more. If anything, this movie will bring not only the story, but also the music to a new audience. That"s definitely a win in my book either way.

Elvis Presley was the Biggest Star of All-Time and he single-handedly changed the music industry and movie industry. It can be said that Elvis Presley single-handedly changed the 20th Century.

Elvis had some great gospel songs. Heck I think he had hits in every genera but he did have some really beautiful, touching songs. He was a great storyteller.

I have loved Elvis since I was a little girl. I was 13 when he died. I think I've probably seen every Elvis biography movie ever made, and I have to say this trailer moved me immensely. He was one of the most gifted performers in our lifetime and he was sadly used by so many whose job's were to take care of him. He gave so much and received so little and died a lonely man. I pray this movie portrays him in his true light...The King

Found this trailer moving too. Shocked at how Elvis has largely been forgotten about these days. His death was huge and for a number of years his music was played everywhere with fans making pilgrimages to his home in Memphis.

Not everyone has forgotten the King.

Nobody will ever forget Elvis, the greatest entertainer ever, Graceland is visited by more people,than anywhere.

It looks bloody great. With Luhrmann at the wheel I have no doubt this will be an awards contender.

Until the day he died Elvis was always humble and insecure... that says a lot about the man. The most famous man in the world was afraid no one would like or remember him. Crazy. He was a beautiful human being that actually cared about people.

Elvis was and us the best entertainer of all time.

Its the music with the dialog performance that gives us the feels and moves us to tears. Music is the heart and soul of all movies.

I am very excited for Elvis’s story. I’m also very excited for Austin Butler. This guy has struggled to make himself a big name and he went up against some very well known actors for this role. The fact that he beat out a lot of people that are bigger names than him tells me that he is gonna bring something incredible to the role.

Just wanted to point out that he's not forgotten at all....believe me we're here in our millions and always will be ⚡⚡

I'm 45 years old and I grew up watching his movies and I've seen videos of his concerts and him singing in shows. And I still watch his videos to this day

Every single person who know something about Elvis, never forget who he’s are, and what he’s represented to rock’n roll, the popularity of that music genre only happened because Elvis Presley one day walked between us, simply, he’s THE KING

No, Elvis hasn’t been forgotten! He has new fans everyday…so, it’s sad because he hasn’t been forgotten & we’re still talking about him! I’m a newer fan after watching my high school students put on the All Shook Up play! I fell down this dreamy rabbit hole & learned what an amazing artist Elvis was! He w created a lane in the music industry that didn’t exist until he carved the path! He had a generous heart & was a seeker of truth! He loved people.

Butler looks to be doing an AMAZING job! I'm actually excited to see it now.

I was there at that time. We will never forget Elvis. There's never been anyone like him. King of rock and roll. The world cried the day he died. I collapsed

Everybody I know is aware of Elvis. It sounds so weird to hear somebody saying no one knows who Elvis is nowadays. But who knows, people's experiences are different...

I must be old...he died when i was about 5 but I remember the general sadness on his passing and as I grew all the "rumors" in the magazines that he was still alive but in hiding cause he hated the spotlight. They no longer say that but I never thought people were starting to forget Elvis. For me, when he said about being forgotten I thought - "your Elvis, people won't forget you" - but I guess Grace's reaction tells me how such a megastar in his time will eventually fade with each passing generation.

I wasn't in to Elvis until. I went to Graceland. His impact cannot be underestimated. I don't think he is forgotten by any means. He is still one of the most consistantly high earning dead celebs.

I recognize Elvis as a musical icon but I wouldn't say I'm a fan. That being said I think this film looks incredible!

I'm a 52 year old man.. I remember the 1st time I seen Elvis perform on some late night live concert programming and it had been 1974 or 75. He was my 1st musical hero and I was quickly in love with his music and him as a performer in the movies and I also remember the day he died I can't wait to see this movie.

I did not have much interest in this movie...BUT... this trailer got me really emotional as well. I started tearing up at pretty much the same point you did Grace. I don't *think* there's been an Elvis biography, that tells the Elvis story quite like what we've seen in this trailer. Interesting fact, elvis If I Can Dream, as a tribute to MLK after he was murdered. ...maybe this will be a good movie. I grew up with elvis, and i still like his music. Maybe baz has found a unique way to tell his story! I will be seeing this movie. Thanks Grace!!

A lot of people remember him and will always. He will never be forgotten.

Wow! This trailer gave me goosebumps..definitely going to see this.."Before Elvis there was nothing" - John Lennon

Trailer was fantastic, really looking forward to this movie now. Elvis has never been, nor will be ever be forgotten.

Everytime Unchained Melody starts I get emotional. That song is so special to me for various reasons but it also just seals elvis's store so well.

FYI Freddy Mercury was a huge Elvis fan. Just listen to the way Freddy sings "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".

I'm so incredibly excited. It looks phenomenal. I'm glad they're showing the side of Elvis that a lot of people today aren't familiar with. The man, not the icon.

This trailer gave me chills. My father would love to watch this.

I love Elvis, I’m excited. This movie needs to come out now!!!

"Everybody has forgotten who Elvis Presley was" is a ridiculous statement, he still sells over a million albums a year, his real fans are the only ones that really matter and they'll never forget him. On a side note this movie looks EPIC.

I wasn’t excited for this movie but this looks absolutely incredible

You think people forgot about Elvis? That's crazy ,everybody at least knows the name at a minimum. With that being said, the trailer looks awesome

It’s interesting that you say that everyone has forgotten him. I don’t know if it’s a British thing but I don’t feel like that’s the same here. There’s constantly albums and re-releases of stuff, concerts people attend here about Elvis. He represents Americana to the highest degree. I would go far as to say when we think America, Elvis is one of the first thing we think of.

Phenomenal trailer! Comparing this one to the idea of Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocket Man is interesting. The truth is that as big as Freddie Mercury and Elton John were - Elvis is in an entirely different league. There was Elvis - then everybody else. Perhaps only The Beatles were the only other musical act in history that were ever on the level he was at. So this is a very tall order - making a film biopic of quality - and one that’s worthy of the lofty status of Elvis. But boy - this Trailer really does look like they may have actually done it! Come June - something tells me there will suddenly be a whole lot of new Elvis fans around. And that Austin Butler is about to become a big star….

I’m super excited for this film but i definitely do NOT think Elvis has been forgotten in any way he’s probably the most overall famous musician of all time

i’m a lifelong memphian. elvis’ impact undeniable. it is AMAZING how many people still travel here every year to celebrate his life and music. whatever your thoughts may be about elvis being a culture vulture, the legacy he’s left in the hearts of his fans spans generations, even now decades and decades after his passing. very interested to see baz’s take!

As a lifelong Elvis fan I know a lot about Elvis’s life and the man he was so I was beyond excited to see this trailer. The images from the 68’ Comeback Special alone have me excited. This younger generation needs to be introduced to the amazing talent and history that comes with Elvis. Elvis isn’t just a story about fame, it’s about so much more. Elvis was a deeply complex person who had his demons but also was so genuine and generous. He played an important role in race relations at the time, it’s no secret where Elvis got his inspiration and he had no problem saying where he got it. That angered some people. His popularity was in the height of the civil rights movement. I’m really happy to see the movie is including this. Overall this looks like a great depiction of Elvis.

I'm a lifelong Elvis fan since I was about 6 going on 40+ years. This is the only movie about Elvis that I have ever really been excited for. Knowing how many years Baz researched Elvis even before the movie was approved, and then after it was ok'd he and his wife (a production designer) moved to Memphis for 18 months whereby Graceland gave them a room in the "barn" to work out of and given access to any artifact they desired to study. They would take photos and notes on all things they studied. So when I was younger I would look at pics of Elvis in concerts during the 50's and on shows like Ed Sullivan, and would always notice his drummers bass drum head, and never knew what the image was that was on it. Was it a prehistoric animal, a tear of the drum head, or maybe a cowskin. Still don't know, but when I was watching the trailer I almost became emotional when I saw that the bass drum head had been recreated almost to perfection. Why was this so moving to me? First, I think because 99.99% of people would not have cared or noticed anything about the drums, so when Baz CARED enough to recreate it, I was moved for some reason. Also probably because I know that Hollywood had resented Elvis, or some of us think, because he did cookie cutter feel good movies that took a few weeks to make and didn't cost much to produce but due to his draw people went to see those movies for almost 10 years. He was getting 1 million dollars a movie and making 3 movies a year, and was making so much more money than any other actor by far, so Hollywood grew to resent him possibly. So when he died, almost every movie on the big screen about Elvis has been a parody of some part of his life or image, and a joke, or making a joke of Elvis, and had no care or concern about the person, and only were concerned in exploiting his image for whatever their purposes were. So knowing Baz had researched for so many years, and then I saw all the care and attention to details, and when contrasted to all the junk that has come out before, it really moved me. I belong to a lot of Elvis Facebook groups and everyone is very excited to finally have the movie Elvis has deserved and the fans have waited for.

I was skeptical but this trailer blew me away! I cried by the end of it, too.

Elvis...definitely love this trailer and Austin Butler, loved him in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and yeah he may not look like the King down to a tee. But he sure moves like him and can definitely song. A damn good biopic and it helps that you have Tom Hanks as the Colonel.

One of my first memories was when Elvis died. I was three. Me personally, I'll never forget him because of that... I'll definitely see this is the theater 🎥.

I’m an Australian film student, so I have several friends from film school who actually worked on the film. I have been excited for this film for the past two years, not only because of the story but also to see their name in the credits. I hope it’ll be amazing!

I love how graces reactions are so raw. The emotion is real. Not like all the other RU-vid’s who over exaggerate their emotions

Imagine how hard it is to find an actor who can only look like him embody him and sing like him. I think they found a great gym here Austin Butler I applaud you

The man deserves a masterpiece

The world still knows who Elvis is. When everyone has Elvis down for the count…Elvis always rises to the occasion.

I was born in 53. All my life, Elvis was a household name. Of all the movies made about him, this trailer is spot on about a poor boy from Tupelo. Grace mention Tom Hanks accent. Colonel Tom Parker was not born in the US. He immigrated here. His opening statement that he will be made a villian, anyone who knows that history, Parker held a tight rein on what Elvis could or could not do. I was on my way to work that fateful August morning and after an Elvis song had finished on the radio, the DJ announced Elvis was dead. I felt like I had been hit by a semi. I pulled over in disbelief and waited for the dj to tell more. I cried as if I just lost a beloved family member. Elvis no worries man. No one will ever forget you. . The trailer is spot on

How? I was ready to dismiss this, even with Tom Hanks in it, but this trailer was mesmerizing. It just hits that emotional spot it needs to land on to share a story, everyone thinks, they already know.

I cried my eyes out while I watch the trailer too. I think this movie is going to be Oscar Worthy in my personal opinion.

Came here laughing at the thought of this movie striking a cord with today’s world. Came out quite impressed and interested in watching it now

Elvis with an orchestra is pretty sweet, would recommend giving that a whirl to understand how good he was

I’ve been attending college in Mississippi so I’ve been learning a lot about Elvis and his history so seeing this really touching

This is a Baz Luhrmann film - bring on the tears! Grace you getting emotional made me emotional but also it’s hard with that song playing in the background. And I think Elvis‘s career definitely had tragic components and so I’m really glad that they put this in Baz’s hands.

That made me tear up. I’m an Assistant at one of the major studios here in Burbank and that whole “I don’t want to be forgotten” mindset is something you see all the time. People talk about celebrities and think they have it made. They think they’re rich, good looking and people love them. But I’ve seen it first hand. 99% of these actors and celebrities don’t care about any of that. Most, if not all of them only want one thing. And that’s to leave a legacy. Something that will make sure they won’t be forgotten…

I was born in 88'..But I grew up knowing how big of a deal Elvis was in the music world. When I was around 2/3yrs-old, We all went to Graceland and I managed to get into one of Elvis's cars and sat in the driver's seat pretending to drive.

I will be seeing this. I love that they showed how much he loved Captain Marvel (Shazam). Did anyone else see him reading the Captain Marvel comic? I just know WB couldn't wait to show that part lol

6th time I've watched the trailer. That's got Oscar written all over it. It will win 3 Oscars minimum and be nominated for dozens of awards. This real Elvis story will make millions of new young fans. Elvis was a YOUTH MOVEMENT more than anything. And that energy turned right into the civil rights movement and changed the world. Austin Butler looks like a young Johnny Depp and he will nab one of those Oscars for sure. This movie just made him a star.

My 14 year old daughter has loved Elvis since she was 5... he's still her favorite celebrity... she cried at his grave at Graceland when she was 9. Hopefully that gives you hope that he's not going to be forgotten anytime soon.

Millions of people have NOT forgotten who Elvis is! Graceland still has people coming from all over the world! There are Elvis impersonators all over the world who attract big audiences. His music is still recognized by almost everyone. And who doesn't know what he looks like? Forgotten? I think not.

I’ll watch it because Elvis is the definition of music

Everyone has not forgotten who Elvis was more like people know the image and myth not what's behind it.

Don't know how you can say everybody has forgotten him. His home is still the 2nd most visited home in the US after The White House!!

I grew up listening to Elvis when I was a kid and even would style my hair like his when I was younger. This film seems like it’s going to do him justice.

Baz Luhrmann’s name was enough to caught my attention, but this looks good! I’m not familiar with Elvis in the same way that I’m with Mercury, and while that might affect the box office, it only makes me more excited for this.

Elvis is the most interesting celebrity that has the most diverse life from singing, movies, army and much more. Can't wait for this movie to come out.

Elvis has not been forgotten your not a fan so you wouldn’t know but he has millions of fans young and old throughout the world, he will always be remembered and loved

I am SO excited for this film! It’s the first time I have reacted to someone playing Elvis. Grace I am only 38 - but I am a music person. My parents played Elvis, Joni Mitchell and Queen - artists are artists! I can’t wait!