First Austin Butlerby Elvis performances Being on stage is a magical, life-changing experience.
The camera is fixed to his crotch and wobbly legs as he sings “Hayride”. The young women in the audience lose control as the men become fearful of the effects of his otherworldly presence. The room turned into chaos as women rushed onto the stage and ripped off his coat. It was the moment everyone in the room realized they had a superstar in their hands, and it was the moment that proved Butler had the power to evoke a frenzied reaction from the audience (me too).
Over the past few months, Butler has been Hollywood’s newest It Boy: from being the Crosiette at the Cannes Film Festival in May to audiences fantasizing about his stunning performance as the late King of Rock and Roll. Baz Luhrmann’s latest spectacle, Elvis.
Many teen icons have successfully transitioned to careers as stellar as adults (see: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and Miley Cyrus). Butler’s journey was slow but steady as far as Elvis. But for those in the know, who have followed him all along, this feels good. It feels right.
In a recent interview with The WrapLuhrmann said that Butler, who first came to our attention through the Disney era at the beginning of his career “no longer exists” now that he’s spent the past two years in his place. Rock music icon. To that, I say: true butlers won’t forget their roots, and he certainly shouldn’t. ashamed among them.
Austin Butler is very good at Elvis. Delivering a performance worthy of the King, Butler has parts that are both mesmerizing and heartbreaking as he plays Elvis at every stage of his long and complicated career. He is gone as the heart and soul of this movie is bigger than life and disappear into the role, leaving you second guessing whether you’re watching him perform or viewing archival footage of the real Elvis.
The internet seemed to be in shock, with a flood of tweets and articles saying things along the lines of “whatever you feel ElvisWho would have thought that Austin Butler would this good.” Playing the cultural icon may have landed him an A. But I can trace the time when I knew he was a star a decade ago — and can report that all You all fell asleep on him for so long.
If you grew up in the mid-2000s, you’ve certainly seen Butler appear in one of your favorite Disney and Nickelodeon shows.
He has appeared in many teen shows and movies, including Music High School spinoff Sharpay’s great adventure and Aliens in the attic. In 2005, he had an uncredited role as Zippy Brewster in 41 episodes Ned’s Graded School Survival Guide and then enthralled fans with his incredible performance as James Garrett, boyfriend of Jamie’s main character Lynn Spears in Zoey 101.
In Hannah Montanaa 15 year old Butler who appeared briefly as a character named Toby before return in the latter as Derek Hanson, Miley’s blind date who hilariously ruins the night for her inability to handle horror. He succeeded as Hollywood’s handsome boy, also appeared in Disney’s Zeke and Luther and Wizards of Waverly Placeas well as supporting roles in Life is unexpected and Transforming birth.
If you’re a fan of teen- and seventeen-year-old programming, Butler is everywhere. And he’s very hot.
I can pinpoint the exact moment he became a certified heart with a capital H for his role in Carrie DiariesThe CW’s 2013 prequel for Sex and the city. A much more advanced side story, albeit tragically shorter And just like that, Carrie Diaries focuses on Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) as she matures in the 1980s.
Naturally, Butler plays Sebastian Kydd, the new bad boy turned dreamy love interest, biting Carrie’s lip for the duration of the show’s two seasons. His charisma, expressed in all its glory in the symbolism pool scene that I haven’t stopped thinking about for almost a decade, easily putting him on my list of teen drama celebrity boyfriends.
Of Carrie’s many questionable romantic partners, I can’t help but wonder if anyone has ever lived up to the high standards set by Sebastian. With the arrival of Butler’s breakthrough moment with ElvisWe can only hope and predict that Carrie Diaries will be next in line to get the rediscovered love it deserves.
With ElvisThe 30-year-old actor made his full appearance, playing a guy who was painfully bad at singing in a 2007 episode of iCarly now portrays a rock legend.
As expected, Luhrmann’s musical biopic is a floral dream, maximalism and rife with editing craze. However, despite being run by Director, Director of Moulin Rouge! and The great Gatsby, Elvis‘success always lives or dies in its role, and Luhrmann made the right decision in casting Butler – who has beaten the likes of Harry Styles and Miles Teller – in the lead role.
His handsome condition is perfect selling the idea that Elvis shaking his legs and pushing against his pelvis sends women into a state of euphoria that leads to an orgasmic response when they hear him sing. Whether you like this movie or not, you can’t deny that Butler has succeeded in making us fully understand why Elvis is such a compelling character.
I respect the hustle and bustle of Butler’s new personality: since Elvis the press tour had begun, he spoke with a thick southern accent and the Elvis-esque mannerisms performed social media via storm. His performance — which according to a recent GQ profileput him in the hospital after filming due to mental and physical damage – put him on the map as a brilliant actor as well as he is a gorgeous face we all have can aspire.
He doesn’t rely on caricaturely impersonating Elvis but instead embodies and becomes him (literally convincingly), flaws and all. Not to mention the way he wears Elvis’ iconic jumpsuits and sings each song himself.
With his silky flowing hair, smoldering virtuosity, and puppy energy – all mixed with a hint of mystery – Butler looks like he’s been carefully crafted in a lab just to be tested. Check all the boxes to see what makes a perfect boyfriend on the Internet. He may have spent most of his career being hailed as the charming guy every girl is powerless to fall in love with, but Butler has now proven that he’s a great and rarely seen actor. was given the opportunity to show off his acting talent.
Many have called Butler a “revelation” and a “rising star” due to his captivating performance in Elvis, but those of us who were raised on tween shows about things to say would argue the opposite. (I also can’t help but mention the fact that his nearly decade-long relationship with Vanessa Hudgens, red carpet interviewer co-star and former Disney star, has made them all. I’m — and Tumblr — enamored for years.)
As Butler climbs the ranks of Hollywood, I will always remember him as Carrie Bradshaw’s best (and hottest) boyfriend and the guy who always made me blush on television when I followed. Follow Disney Channel.
