Butler reacted to the discourse over his obvious voice change — and what he needed to say was stunning.
Austin Butler spent three years on this planet of Elvis Presley to play the King of Rock and Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” together with nailing the music icon’s deep voice.
Though filming wrapped again in March 2021, followers imagine Butler’s “Elvis voice” has caught with him. And after the 2023 Golden Globes, the Web grew to become much more satisfied that the actor remains to be utilizing his “Elvis voice,” with many viewers taking to social media to name out Butler.
Whereas accepting the award for Greatest Efficiency for an Actor in a Movement Image — Drama, the 31-year-old sounded identical to his character in “Elvis,” in line with followers, who aren’t keen on Butler’s voice, and poked enjoyable at it on Twitter.
“it might’ve been hilarious if austin butler switched off the elvis voice mid-acceptance speech for the award,” a person wrote in a viral tweet, including, “perhaps he is saving it for the oscars.”
“Have we checked on the hypnotist that is holding Austin Butler in a perpetual Elvis voice trance?” an individual joked, to which one other quipped, “Okay now who’s gonna award Austin Butler an exorcist to get this Elvis voice outta him.”
“Austin Butler has yet another likelihood to close the Elvis voice off I swear to god,” one other added.
One person joked that she “want[s] to know if austin butler is doing the elvis voice for DUNE 2,” referring to the Warner Bros. sci-fi sequel, by which Butler will star.
See extra reactions within the tweets, under!
In the meantime, after Butler accepted his award, the “As soon as Upon a Time in Hollywood” star answered questions within the press room, the place he was, unsurprisingly, requested whether or not or not he believes he is nonetheless speaking like Elvis.
“I do not even give it some thought,” Butler instructed reporters. “I do not assume I sound like him nonetheless, however I assume I have to, as a result of I hear it lots.”
“I typically liken it to when anyone lives in a foreign country for a very long time,” he added. “I had three years the place that was my solely focus in life, so I am certain there’s items of him in my DNA and I’ll at all times be linked in that means.”
The day after his win, Butler obtained a SAG Award nomination for his efficiency in “Elvis,” incomes a nod for Excellent Efficiency by a Male Actor in a Main Position. He’s additionally predicted to obtain an Academy Award nomination.