How Ryan Gosling Inspired Austin Butler's Intense Elvis Weight Gain

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In preparation for his Oscar-nominated performance, Austin Butler took inspiration from Ryan Gosling for Elvis' weight gain aspects. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, Elvis explores the amazing career of rock n' roll icon Elvis Presley, from the early days of his career until his final days as a Las Vegas performer. Though Butler had previously starred in movies from filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino and Jim Jarmusch, Elvis was his breakthrough role, earning him a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination while cementing him as one of the rising stars in Hollywood.
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