With over 85,000 professional Elvis Presley impersonators around the world, it’s safe to say that the King of Rock and Roll’s legacy is brighter than ever.

But, there’s a difference between impersonating somebody and essentially ‘becoming’ someone, as actor Austin Butler states.

For those unfamiliar with the 30-year-old actor, he portrays Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic Elvis.

Jonesy & Amanda spoke to Austin about his literal transformation into the legendary performer and what the filming process looked like.

Hear our full (uncut) chat with Austin Butler:

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