Austin Butler.Photo: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC via GettyAustin Butleris still feeling the physical effects of hisOscar-nominated performance inElvis.On Friday’s episode ofThe Graham Norton Show, Butler, 31, said that during his time filming performance scenes as late music legendElvis Presley, “One song took 40 takes.“Speaking about his role in the upcomingDune: Part Two, the actor added that he was"getting rid of the accent"that he has retained since wrapping production onBaz Luhrmann’sElvisalmost two years ago.“But I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing,” Butler said on the BBC One show, perEntertainment Weekly.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Elvis.Warner Bros.After accepting the award for best actor in a motion picture, drama, at last month’sGolden Globe Awards, Butler said backstage that he “didn’t even think about” whether he might’ve been still using some of the character’s distinctive voice inhis acceptance speech.For more on Austin Butler, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“I don’t think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it all the time,” Butler added.He continued, “I often liken it to when somebody lives in another country for a long time. I had three years where that was my only focus, so I’m surethere’s pieces of him in my DNAand I will always be linked to him.“RELATED VIDEO: Oscars 2023 Nominations: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler and Ana de Armas Among NomineesIn an interview withUSA Todaypublished Thursday, Butler’sDune: Part TwocostarDave Bautistacalled Butler “just the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet.“And according to theKnock at the Cabinactor, 54, Butler’sElvisaccent is nowhere to be seen for his upcoming role in the sequel to 2021’sDune. “I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis,” Bautista said. “Hisvoice is different, his look is different.“He teased, “Everything about his demeanor is terrifying [in the upcoming movie].”
Austin Butler.Photo: Todd Williamson/NBC/NBC via Getty
Austin Butleris still feeling the physical effects of hisOscar-nominated performance inElvis.On Friday’s episode ofThe Graham Norton Show, Butler, 31, said that during his time filming performance scenes as late music legendElvis Presley, “One song took 40 takes.“Speaking about his role in the upcomingDune: Part Two, the actor added that he was"getting rid of the accent"that he has retained since wrapping production onBaz Luhrmann’sElvisalmost two years ago.“But I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing,” Butler said on the BBC One show, perEntertainment Weekly.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Elvis.Warner Bros.After accepting the award for best actor in a motion picture, drama, at last month’sGolden Globe Awards, Butler said backstage that he “didn’t even think about” whether he might’ve been still using some of the character’s distinctive voice inhis acceptance speech.For more on Austin Butler, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“I don’t think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it all the time,” Butler added.He continued, “I often liken it to when somebody lives in another country for a long time. I had three years where that was my only focus, so I’m surethere’s pieces of him in my DNAand I will always be linked to him.“RELATED VIDEO: Oscars 2023 Nominations: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler and Ana de Armas Among NomineesIn an interview withUSA Todaypublished Thursday, Butler’sDune: Part TwocostarDave Bautistacalled Butler “just the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet.“And according to theKnock at the Cabinactor, 54, Butler’sElvisaccent is nowhere to be seen for his upcoming role in the sequel to 2021’sDune. “I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis,” Bautista said. “Hisvoice is different, his look is different.“He teased, “Everything about his demeanor is terrifying [in the upcoming movie].”
Austin Butleris still feeling the physical effects of hisOscar-nominated performance inElvis.
On Friday’s episode ofThe Graham Norton Show, Butler, 31, said that during his time filming performance scenes as late music legendElvis Presley, “One song took 40 takes.”
Speaking about his role in the upcomingDune: Part Two, the actor added that he was"getting rid of the accent"that he has retained since wrapping production onBaz Luhrmann’sElvisalmost two years ago.
“But I have probably damaged my vocal cords with all that singing,” Butler said on the BBC One show, perEntertainment Weekly.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Elvis.Warner Bros.
After accepting the award for best actor in a motion picture, drama, at last month’sGolden Globe Awards, Butler said backstage that he “didn’t even think about” whether he might’ve been still using some of the character’s distinctive voice inhis acceptance speech.
For more on Austin Butler, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“I don’t think I sound like him still, but I guess I must because I hear it all the time,” Butler added.
He continued, “I often liken it to when somebody lives in another country for a long time. I had three years where that was my only focus, so I’m surethere’s pieces of him in my DNAand I will always be linked to him.”
RELATED VIDEO: Oscars 2023 Nominations: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler and Ana de Armas Among Nominees
In an interview withUSA Todaypublished Thursday, Butler’sDune: Part TwocostarDave Bautistacalled Butler “just the sweetest guy you’ll ever meet.”
And according to theKnock at the Cabinactor, 54, Butler’sElvisaccent is nowhere to be seen for his upcoming role in the sequel to 2021’sDune. “I don’t know who this guy was, but it’s not Austin Butler. It’s not Elvis,” Bautista said. “Hisvoice is different, his look is different.”
He teased, “Everything about his demeanor is terrifying [in the upcoming movie].”
source: people.com
