Swagger, sweat and flirtation swirl in ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ a tribute to a performer and little else

If this vision of the future becomes reality, Baz Luhrmann will likely be seen as a major interpreter of Elvis’s legacy. His dedication to the singer is clear, as this new project follows his 2022 film “Elvis,” which featured a strong performance by Austin Butler, though many felt no one could truly capture the King’s essence. The earlier film followed a typical rise-and-fall story, but faced criticism because Elvis’s life touched on so many complex issues—race, social class, and difficult relationships—making it impossible to create a universally satisfying portrayal or for any actor to fully embody him.







