Which big movie did Elvis Presley turn down?
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Despite being best known for his work as a musician, Elvis Presley actually appeared in several high-profile movies throughout his career — yet he could’ve made a very different legacy for himself if he hadn’t rejected one specific film in 1976. Presley first rose to fame in the late ‘50s as America’s favorite rock and roll icon before making the bold transition to an acting career several years later.
Elvis died at just 42 years old in 1977, leaving an unfinished legacy that many believe should’ve continued for decades. He’d been a music icon for over 20 years by that point, and a Hollywood star for almost as long, but he had never quite found his style as an actor, and it was his music that almost everybody remembers him for.
Elvis Presley Rejected The Lead Male Role In Barbra Streisand's A Star Is Born There have been several versions of A Star is Born made throughout the history of Hollywood, but Barbra Streisand’s 1976 adaptation is one of the more fondly remembered thanks to its mainstream contemporary music appeal. However, the movie was almost totally different, as Elvis Presley was reportedly in talks for the lead male role of John Norman Howard, which was ultimately given to Kris Kristofferson.
How Elvis Presley Playing John In A Star Is Born Would Have Changed His Legacy Although Barbra Streisand’s remake is arguably the worst of the four versions of A Star is Born, it was a huge hit at the time. There was no guarantee of its success, however, and it would’ve been a huge risk for Elvis Presley to have taken the part of John Norman Howard. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s clear that it could have changed the singer’s legacy forever.
The actual narrative of A Star is Born is also very fitting with Elvis Presley’s real-life story, with the lead character John being a successful musician who has given in to substance abuse to deal with his struggles. This personal connection to the story could have been another reason that Elvis was hesitant to take the part, but it’s clear now that this could’ve been the project he’d been searching for in order to finally cement his legacy as a talented actor alongside his being a music icon.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Maffio Reinvents an Elvis Presley Classic & More Uplifting Moments in Latin MusicPlus, three reggaeton icons unite for “Bandoleros” at 2023 Baja Beach Fest.
Leer más »
Roger Ebert's Final 4-Star Review Couldn't Have Gone to a More Fitting FilmRoger Ebert's treasured rating only adds to this coming-of-age movie's significant legacy.
Leer más »
Calendar Feedback: Elvis is having a moment and the debate on 'Oppenheimer' continuesReaders weigh in on 'Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback Special,' 'Oppenheimer,' 50 years of hip-hop and silent films on public television
Leer más »
Apple TV's New Godzilla Show Found A Genius Way To Avoid A Common CGI ComplaintMonarch: Legacy of Monsters has a CGI solution.
Leer más »
Superman: James Gunn Goes '40-Year-Old Virgin' to Make 'Legacy' PointSuperman: Legacy writer/director James Gunn made an interesting comparison while addressing a concern about the cast getting too big.
Leer más »
Russia shuts down human rights group that preserved the legacy of Nobel laureate Andrei SakharovRussian courts have ordered the liquidation of a human rights organization and ordered the detention of a prominent election monitor.
Leer más »