The Weinsteins are Developing an Elvis Presley Series Biopic That Will Be Shot at Graceland
Weinstein Television is currently in the process of developing an Elvis Presley TV biopic and the series is set to be shot at Graceland. This is the first scripted attempt at telling the story of Elvis to film there, and according to Variety, Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis, is attached as an executive producer.
The project is based on the 1982 book “Elvis” written by Dave Marsh and the event series will consist of eight to ten episodes and will "explore every aspect of the King of Rock n’ Roll’s life with access to Elvis’ personal archives including journals, clothing, automobiles and Graceland."
Priscilla had this to say in a statement:
“I’m a big fan of Harvey Weinstein’s independent films. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him on this show and tell the story of how Elvis changed the culture of music and initiated a revolution that changed the world.”
The president and CMO of Authentic Brands Group went on to say:
“This project will truly honor everything that made Elvis Presley a central figure of our time. We are thrilled to be working with Weinstein Television and our Executive Producers on this TV biopic. This format enables us to do justice to Elvis’ rich and compelling story, which will be sure to thrill audiences.”
Weinstein Company co-chairman Harvey Weinstein says:
“To this day, Elvis is one of the few that lives up to the word ‘icon’. He is one of the most celebrated entertainers of all time whose influence surpasses the music he created. People’s fascination with his story goes beyond the stage and this biopic will pay homage to his brilliant legacy and give viewers an in-depth look at how he became The King.”
I've been a fan of Elvis since I was a kid and it's great that his story will finally be told in this way. I'm surprised that it took so long to get a top-notch biopic like this made.