‘Elvis’ star Austin Butler says his mom’s death connected him to crooner

Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Actor Austin Butler initially didn’t think he had anything in common with legendary crooner Elvis Presley. But after deep-diving into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s personal life, the 30-year-old actor discovered a heartbreaking detail that ultimately connected him to the role in the upcoming biopic. Appearing on Today with Hoda and Jenna on Thursday, Butler revealed he struggled to tap into the character at first. “When you first look at Elvis, he feels so much larger than life and you look at him like a God-like figure or… Read Full Article