Guillermo del Toro Points Out Unusual Elvis Presley & Shazam Connection
Following a screening of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic, director Guillermo del Toro points out a connection between the legendary musician and the DC comics superhero Shazam. Winning a Best Director Oscar for his 2017 film, The Shape of Water, del Toro has earned a reputation for his unique talents behind the camera. However, his career has also shown that he enjoys comic books, having helmed several adaptations, including Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, and Blade II. With that background, the director couldn't help but see a comic book connection with Elvis.
Elvis is the forthcoming biopic about the life and career of the iconic rock and roll star. Directed by Luhrmann, whose previous work includes 2001's Moulin Rouge! and 2013's The Great Gatsby, Elvis has the same unique look and pace the director has become known for, while grounding it within a true story. Austin Butler stars as Elvis Presley, alongside a cast that includes Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Kodi Smit-McPhee, David Wenham, and Dacre Montgomery.
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After a screening of Elvis, del Toro took to Twitter to praise the film. The director called the movie «dazzling, bold and moving,» while also hailing Butler's portrayal of Elvis. However, del Toro also mentions that Elvis and DC's Shazam share a unique similarity in their capes. Check out del Toro's tweet about Elvis and Shazam below:
And -this may be the comic book fan me- I could see the moving connection between the love for SHAZAM! and the capes of late Elvis' wardrobe.
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Elvis Presley brought a certain flair to the stage throughout his career, often donning capes with flashy outfits in his 1960s and 70s
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