The film PRISCILLA is written and directed by Sofia Coppola based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir ELVIS AND ME. It stars our very own local, Cailee Spaeny! This film is about teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meeting Elvis Presley. Elvis is already a mega-star who becomes someone completely different in private moments. Some tidbits about the production: Elvis Presley Enterprises declined Coppola’s request for permission to use Elvis’ songs in the film. So, Coppola took to creative alternatives including the use of contemporary music and versions of songs from the film’s era.
Let’s talk about Cailee Spaeny! The rise of Cailee is one of hard work. I had the absolute pleasure of working with her at my previous gig, Opfer Communications/video production company. Cailee worked tirelessly along with her family for a big break. It came with a feisty/fun role in PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING. Cailee followed up with major films like: BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (my personal fave of hers), ON THE BASIS OF SEX, THE CRAFT: LEGACY, and a pivotal role opposite Kate Winslet in a limited mini-series, MARE OF EASTTOWN.
Cailee is receiving a lot of buzz for PRISCILLA and she SHOULD, she IS the movie! The film moves a bit slow. But, her performance owns the screen. She won Best Actress at The Venice Film Festival and that is just the start. And, just for fun she is taking on the new reboot of ALIEN: ROMULUS due in theatres next year! I hope to see her at The Critics’ Choice Awards 2024! :-), Chris Louzader
