âElvisâ Director Baz Luhrmann reminisced on spending time with Elvis presleyâs family prior to his daughter Lisa Marie Presleyâs death.
During the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, Luhrmann spoke with Entertainment Tonight about Lisa Marie Presleyâs sudden death and what it was like to be accepted by the Presley family at Elvisâ home in Graceland.
âHonestly, there was a moment before Lisa passed so shockingly and tragically, where once the family had seen the film, we became embraced by the family and I mean we were having barbecues and cocktails in the jungle room,â he said.
He also said that âGraceland was like a homeâ for him.
He added that he feels they will forever âbe linked to that family and part of it.â
Lisa Marie Presley died on Jan. 12 after going into cardiac arrest. She was 54 years old.
On Jan. 8, which also happened to be her fatherâs birthday, Lisa Marie Presley attended a Golden Globes pre-party and praised actor Austin Butlerâs portrayal of her father in the movie.
âI just want to thank you for coming. Iâm so overwhelmed by this film and the effect that itâs had and what Baz has done, what Austin has done. Iâm so proud and I know that my father would also be very proud,â she said.
She also thanked everyone âfor being here.â
âIâm so overwhelmed with gratitude, so thank you,â she added.
During her last public appearance at the 2023 Golden Globes, Lisa Marie Presley spoke to Entertainment Tonight and called Austin Butlerâs acting âtruly mind blowing.â
âI really didnât know what to do with myself after I saw it. I had to take like five days to process it because it was so incredible and so spot on and so authentic. That I canât even describe what it meant,â she said.
