Here's when Elvis Presley biopic will release

The release date for Elvis Presley biopic has been locked. Warner Bros. has announced it will release Baz Luhrmann‘s untitled Elvis Presley movie on Oct. 1, 2021.

Washington D.C: The highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann directorial film untitled Elvis Presley biopic is set to hit theatres on October 1, 2021.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, American actor-singer Austin Butler is playing the role of King of Rock in the drama, which Warner Bros. describes as a story that will "delve into their complex dynamic spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and the loss of innocence in America."

The yet-untitled biopic, will explore the life and music of Elvis, including his rise to fame, his unprecedented stardom, and his impact on the world. It will also delve into his complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Tom Hanks will be seen playing Parker in the film.

Warner Bros. has also pushed the release of Legendary's big-budget 'Dune' adaptation back one month to December 18, 2020.

The film helmed by director Denis Villeneuve is locking horns with Steven Spielberg and Fox's 'West Side Story,' Sony and Tom Holland's video game adaptation 'Uncharted and Paramount's Coming to America' sequel, which also stars Eddie Murphy.

With inputs from ANI