identical! This is how the characters of ‘Elvis’ VS. real life ones

Elvis is one of the most anticipated biographical films of this year, as it will take us through the rise and fall of one of the greatest exponents of Rock and Roll in the world: Elvis Presley.

The film directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler will hit theaters on July 14 and, as a preview, we show you what the characters that will appear in the film looked like in real life. The resemblance between some is so incredible that you will not believe it.

Austin Butler as Elvis Presley

Elvis is considered the “King of Rock & Roll” and his musical legacy still lives on.

Tom Hanks as “Colonel” Tom Parker

Parker was the manager who took Elvis to the top of success.

Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

Priscilla was Elvis’s great love. The couple was 10 years apart and her parents did not accept the relationship.

Helen Thomson as Gladys Presley

Gladys was the mother of Elvis and always supported the singer’s musical career.

Richard Roxburgh as Vernon Presley

Vernon, Elvis’s father, worked alongside the singer as his trusted manager.

Yola Quartey as Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Rosetta, known as the “godmother of rock n’ roll,” was one of several inspirations for Elvis to become a musician.

Kelvin Harrison as BB King

BB King and Elvis used to meet frequently at concerts and musical events, for this reason they developed a great and close friendship.

Shonka Dukureh as Big Mama Thornton

Big Mama was also a source of inspiration for Elvis.

Alton Mason as Little Richard

Elvis used to cite Little Richard as one of his biggest influences.