Austin Butler finally says goodbye to his Elvis Presley accent

Austin Butleris a burning love for him Elvis the accent could finally die out.

The actor, whose persistence Elvis Presley The accent has inflamed the internet with questions, finally ditching the late musician’s vocal mannerisms, at least for now.

According to Dunes actor David BautistaAustin doesn’t look like Elvis in the upcoming sequel, Dunes 2slated for release in the fall.

“I don’t know who that guy was, but he’s not Austin Butler,” Dave said. USA today. “He’s not Elvis. His voice is different, his look is different. Everything about his behavior is terrifying.”

He added of Austin, who will play his younger brother Feyd-Rautha onscreen, “He’s just the nicest guy you’ve ever met.”

Three years ago, Austin transformed into the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll while filming Baz Luhrmannit is Elvis, a role that earned him a Best Actor nomination at the 2023 Oscars. But even after filming wrapped – and months after the film was released in June 2022 – fans couldn’t help but notice how his sultry Southern accent persisted.