Lana Del Rey in talks to play Priscila Presley in Elvis biopic

Lana Del Rey wants to be cast in Baz Lurhmann’s upcoming Elvis biopic. Her agents have reportedly reached out to the director about the role she was “born to play”.

Del Rey wants to portray Priscila Presley, Elvis’ wife, who served as the chairwoman of Elvis Presley Enterprises and made Graceland into a top tourist destination.

Lana Del Rey is reportedly striving to play Priscilla Presley in the new Elvis biopic film, according to Radar Online.
“Lana feels it’s a role she was born to play. She’s had her agent badgering Baz for months now, hoping to get casted.” pic.twitter.com/vabbjjLwiq

— Lana Del Rey Info (@LDReyInfo) July 16, 2019

Lurhmann has confirmed that Austin Butler, who stars in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Once Upon A Time In Hollywood film, has been cast as “The King”.

Baz Luhrmann Sets Austin Butler In Starmaking Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In Warner Bros Film https://t.co/pl17Y88AZN pic.twitter.com/osnWTpWBQG

— Deadline (@DEADLINE) July 15, 2019

A source told Radar Online that Del Rey has reportedly been “begging” the director to cast her, arguing that her likeness makes her perfect for the role. Guess we’ll have to wait and see…