Priscilla Presley and Austin Butler may have formed a strong bond after the Elvis biopic debuted, but that doesn't mean she wasn't dubious of him playing her iconic ex-husband.The actor has been widely lauded for this portrayal as the late King of Rock in the critically-acclaimed Baz Luhrman movie, earning both a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination.However, the Elvis director admits Priscilla, naturally, had very high standards and was even "cynical" when it came to casting.WATCH: Austin Butler thanks Lisa Marie And Priscilla Presley at 2023 Golden GlobesMORE: Kelly Ripa wows in skin-tight green wetsuit in honor of Philadelphia Eagles for Super BowlRecalling the casting process ahead of filming in Australia – which took nearly three years because of the coronavirus pandemic –Baz told Entertainment Tonight: "I was not gonna make the film unless I found someone who could play Elvis," adding: "I didn't really think I could."Though he eventually gained all of the confidence in the world after he saw Austin become Elvis, it didn't take away the "nerve-wracking" feeling when it came to showing Priscilla the movie.MORE: Was Rihanna's son at Super Bowl 2023? Her family life revealedHe admitted: "[Priscilla] was quite cynical about how this young kid could, in fact, manifest her husband," and the outlet reports the director noted how many "disappointments" the Presley family have felt over different on screen portrayals of the late Blue Suede Shoes singer. Priscilla became nothing but supportive of Austin after seeing the filmHe added: "I remember Priscilla said, 'I know I was hard on you,'" in an email she wrote to him.MORE: Travis and Jason Kelce's sad family history revealed ahead of Super BowlMORE: Goldie Hawn looks
Lorraine Kelly says she would go on SAS: Who Dares Wins - but with one condition
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Lorraine Kelly has admitted SAS: Who Dares Wins would be the only reality show she'd consider doing - but has one small catch.
SAS: Who Dares Wins is gearing up for a new season as 20 contestants head to the Vietnamese jungle to take on the toughest challenge on TV. The Channel 4 reality show will see Billy Billingham step up as Chief Instructor following Remi Adeleke's departure.
Discussing the show as she appeared on Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, 63, chatted away to hosts Ranvir Singh and Adil Ray about the likelihood of her taking part in the celebrity version. The Scots presenter previously told the Daily Star in 2018 she'd love to try her hands at the gruelling reality show as she isn't keen on the idea of I'm A Celebrity or Strictly Come Dancing.
She told the publication: “The only show I’d ever consider doing is the one where you’re in the SAS. I’d rather do challenges like falling off a cliff backwards than eat a kangaroo’s arse, frankly.”
Hinting at Lorraine's past comments, Ranvir asked her on GMB: "Would you want to do SAS: Who Dares Wins?" Lorraine responded: "I said if I was forced at gun point, if they were going to kidnap my dogs," as Ranvir quips: "They might do!"
"But if I was forced to do it, that would be the only reality show I would do. I wouldn't be very good but I would give it my all," she concluded.
Ranvir asks Lorraine if producers have been in touch to offer her a position on the show but the Scots presenter said they hadn't. Adil chimed in: "I think they might now".
"I don't think they will, I think they'll be like 'Nah'," said Lorraine. Ranvir encouraged Lorraine, replying: "No you'd be amazing on it".
"It would be an incredible experience but I'd like to do it without being filmed but that
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