Austin Butler Reveals He’s Finally Ditching His ‘Elvis’ Accent

Austin Butler revealed that he is getting rid of his Elvis accent.

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The actor shared the information during his appearance on "The Graham Norton Show."

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Butler joked that he had damaged his vocal cords due to all the singing he did while filming his role as the late rocker.

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The actor won the 2023 Golden Globe for Best Actor thanks to his work in the film.

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His vocal coach Irene Bartlett defended him in the wake of comments about his Elvis accent after the award ceremony.

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She said it was difficult for the actor to lose the accent because he spent a lot of time practicing to play the part.

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"I don't think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it all the time," Butler said regarding the topic.

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The actor will return to the big screen in "Dune 2."

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He will star alongside former wrestler Dave Bautista.

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