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Elvis' Captain Marvel Jr. Connection & Inspiration Explained
In Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, the legendary singer is seen reading and dressing up as Shazam's Captain Marvel Jr., but how much did the comic-book character influence his life and career? Elvis is played by Austin Butler in the new film chronicling the life of "The King of Rock and Roll," which traces the musician's roots from childhood to death. Tom Hanks plays Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis' manager and controversial influence throughout his career — which is one that may have had his own comic-book connection to the late singer.