Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film focuses on Priscilla Presley, played by Cailee Spaeny

Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film, titled Priscilla, will focus on Elvis Presley’s former wife, Priscilla Presley, rather than the King of Rock himself. The first trailer for the A24 film was released on Wednesday, giving fans a glimpse of actress Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, opposite Jacob Elordi as Elvis. Spaeny, who grew up in Springfield, Missouri, has acted in several prestigious projects since her breakthrough role in the 2018 sci-fi action film Pacific Rim Uprising.

Challenging herself in Hollywood

Despite her success, Spaeny admits to still adjusting to Hollywood, having landed her first major role at the age of 18. She spoke with Glass Magazine in 2021, saying that she could have waited a few more years before entering the industry. Spaeny also expressed a sense of relief when playing characters that are far from who she is, as she feels that it becomes muddy when the character starts to bleed into her real-life persona. She aims to keep challenging and pushing herself in her career, stating that her goal is to do the exact opposite of what she did last for her next role.

Comparing Priscilla to Baz Luhrmann’s biopic

Sofia Coppola has praised fellow director Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about Elvis, despite the similarities in timing and subject matter. She admired how Luhrmann approached the story in a “collage-y” way, but was glad that his film did not delve too deep into Priscilla’s story, allowing her to explore it in her own way. Coppola believes that having two completely different interpretations of the same events and time period will be interesting for audiences. Priscilla is based on her best-selling memoir Elvis and Me, which provides never-before-known insight into the couple’s 14-year romance.

Overall, Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla promises to offer a new perspective on the legendary romance between Elvis Presley and his former wife, Priscilla Presley. With Cailee Spaeny bringing the role of Priscilla to life, audiences can expect a fresh take on the story behind one of the most iconic figures in rock history.