Has Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ accent left the building? Actor says it is on the way out

Austin Butler is able to depart Elvis Presley‘s well-known Southern twang behind, after years of embodying the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll for the film “Elvis.”

The Anaheim-born actor, 32, mentioned on Friday’s episode of “The Graham Norton Present” (through Impartial) that he’s certainly “eliminating the accent.”

“I’ve most likely broken my vocal cords with all that singing,” he advised Norton. “One track took 40 takes.”

In director Baz Lurhmann’s 2022 biopic, Butler took on a lot of Presley’s iconic qualities — his signature darkish pompadour, an lively stage presence and the singer’s deep, dulcet voice.

Butler’s dedication to the function has paid off on the awards circuit thus far with a current win on the Golden Globes and an Oscar nomination. However it has additionally left some followers confused.

“I’m pleased Austin Butler gained for the Elvis film however I believe he must see some one about nonetheless doing the voice,” one Twitter fan wrote in response to Butler’s acceptance speech on the Globes in January. “Like, is it caught like that?”

Traces of Butler’s “Elvis” efficiency have been noticeable in different appearances, together with throughout his emotional “Saturday Evening Stay” monologue and his current visitor spot on “Jimmy Kimmel Stay!”

After studying of his Oscar nomination Jan. 24, Butler advised the Los Angeles Instances that his deeper voice may be a results of “sure muscular habits” he inbuilt his course of. He additionally likened his present accent to choosing up habits from dwelling overseas.

“I’ve had pals who’ve gone and lived in different nations and so they come again and so they have a French accent or an Italian accent or one thing like that,” he mentioned.

Followers can relaxation simple understanding the “Elvis” voice is on its manner out, in keeping with Butler’s “Dune: Half Two” co-star Dave Bautista.

“His voice is totally different, his look is totally different,” Bautista advised USA At present about Butler, who will painting lethal fighter Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen within the film. “Every part about his demeanor is terrifying.”