Austin Butler carries pup Darla in his arms while out and about in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (July 17).
The 27-year-old actor was seen being a gentleman and seen opening the car door for girlfriend, actress Vanessa Hudgens, as they ran some errands around town.
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In the days before, it was announced that Austin would be playing Elvis in Baz Luhrmann‘s upcoming biopic on the King of Rock N’ Roll.
Vanessa was one of the first to react to the news. Check it out here!
Vanessa Hudgens hides her pretty face from the cameras while leaving her home with boyfriend Austin Butler in Los Angeles on Tuesday (July 16).
The longtime couple were seen out just the day before celebrating his casting in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.
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Vanessa shared a cute reaction to Austin winning the role that same day.
Later on, she even shared a funny clip of her performing in Grease Live during the “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee” number, where she references Elvis.
“Dead looool @austinbutler,” she captioned.
See the Instagram HERE!
Vanessa Hudgens is all smiles while out on a walk with boyfriend Austin Butler on Monday afternoon (July 15) in Los Angeles.
The 30-year-old actress wore a tropical red dress as the two headed to a lunch date.
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If you missed the big news, Austin was just cast as Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann‘s upcoming biopic alongside Tom Hanks.
Moments after the announcement, Vanessa had the cutest reaction to the news. Check it out on JJJ right now!
Vanessa Hudgens is super excited about Austin Butler‘s new movie role.
The 30-year-old actress took to her Instagram, showing off her enthusiasm after Austin, who she’s been dating for quite a while, was cast as Elvis in the upcoming biopic.
“I AMMMM OVERRRR THE F***ING MOOOOOOOOONNNNN,” Vanessa wrote. “I CANT WAIT ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ SO PROUD OF MY HONEYYYYY!!!”
If you missed it, Austin was announced as the actor who would be playing Elvis earlier this morning, beating out Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, and Miles Teller for the part.
Austin Butler is Elvis!
The 27-year-old Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor has won the role of the King of Rock N’ Roll, according to Variety.
Austin reportedly beat out Harry Styles, Ansel Elgort, and Miles Teller for the part.
The movie centers on the relationship between the Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), and the young singer, who came from dirt-poor origins to become an iconic star who changed the course of music.
The flick is set to start shooting at the start of next year.
We already know that we’re excited for the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic just based on the four stars who are testing for the lead role!
Baz Luhrmann, the director of movies like The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge, is directing the movie and he met with these stars recently. The film is not based on any source material and Luhrmann wrote a new script with his writing partner Craig Pearce.
Ansel Elgort, Harry Styles, Austin Butler, and Miles Teller are said to be the four stars who are frontrunners to land the role, according to Deadline. TheWrap also reports that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is in contention.
Tom Hanks is in talks to play Elvis’ manager Colonel Tom Parker.
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Vanessa Hudgens rocks a golden sweater while on on a coffee run in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon (June 14).
The 30-year-old actress joined her longtime love, Austin Butler, and a good friend for the outing.
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If you missed the big news, Vanessa will be starring as Allie in Powerhouse Theater’s upcoming live reading of The Notebook later this month. Get all the details here!
Earlier in the week, Vanessa joined Austin at the premiere of his new movie, The Dead Don’t Die.