Butler does have some of Elvis’ physical attributes, specifically blue eyes like Elvis, and he's already wearing his hair in a Presley-esque coiffure. AUSTIN Butler has just edged out fierce competition to land the coveted role of Elvis Presley in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann biopic. "I knew unequivocally that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of one of the world’s most iconic musical figures.”Shopper nabs £4 bag in TK Maxx sale but people can't believe the original price tagHalf of Brits don't understand lockdown rules - 5 things you STILL can't doBut what else do we know about the actor and boyfriend of Vanessa Hudgens?Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-oldAustin has been in a relationship with High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens since 2011.And is set to propel Austin to mega-stardom.."Throughout the casting process, it was an honour for me to encounter such a vast array of talent.Likewise his role in MTV's The Shannara Chronicles between 2016-2018 also exposed him to a different audience.AUSTIN Butler has just edged out fierce competition to land the coveted role of Elvis Presley in the upcoming Baz Luhrmann biopic.The film is set to start shooting early next year in Queensland, Australia, and a release date is yet to be confirmed.On July 15, 2019, it was announced that Austin had beat out stiff competition from some of the biggest names in the industry to be cast as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann's biopic.And after a series of background acting gigs, Austin was introduced to his friend Lindsay Shaw's manager Pat Cutler who offered to manage him.He got his first intro into the entertainment world when he was approached by a background-acting management company rep at the Orange County Fair.Corona outbreak at Iceland distribution centre as 51 staff test positiveThe Californian actor was born on August 17, 1991, in Anaheim to aesthetician Lorie Anne and David Butler.But it was his role of heartthrob Sebastian Kydd in Sex and The City prequel series The Carrie Diaries that opened him up to a more mature audience.News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services."I had heard about Austin Butler from his stand-out role opposite Denzel Washington in The Iceman Cometh on Broadway, and through a journey of extensive screen testing and music and performance workshopsMeeting indoors banned for 4.5MILLION across Manchester, Lancs & YorksFollowing a few appearances in other family-friendly shows such as Nickelodeon's Zoey 101, Disney's Wizards of Waverley Place and 20th Century Fox's Aliens in the Attic, Austin won a recurring role as Jones in CW's Life Unexpected.He then landed a lead role in High School Musical spin-off Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. "Throughout the casting process, it was an honor for me to encounter such a vast array of talent. Butler will act in Luhrmann's film alongside Oscar-winner Tom Hanks as Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.As a young actor, Butler had several roles on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel, including the "High School Musical" spinoff "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure." Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. The Elvis Presley biopic will begin shooting in 2020. Austin Butler in ;The Carrie Diaries,' 2013. Austin Butler chosen to play Elvis Presley in upcoming biopic . Baz Lurhmann's Elvis … Source: IMDB. Austin Butler. I had heard about Austin Butler from his stand-out role opposite Denzel Washington in 'The Iceman Cometh' on Broadway and through a journey of extensive screen testing and music and performance workshops, I knew unequivocally that I had found someone who could embody the spirit of one of the world's most iconic musical figures," Luhrmann said.In the untitled Elvis biopic, Butler will act alongside Tom Hanks, who will play Elvis' controlling manager, Col. Tom Parker.