Elvis Presley TV show in development at Weinstein Television, in cooperation with Priscilla Presley. (Photo via Elvis.com)
Empire Online reports Weinstein Television is developing an Elvis Presley biopic TV series. According to the report, it will be the first to shoot at the King’s home, Graceland.
Ex-wife Priscilla Presley is collaborating on the series. The production will have access to the Elvis archives stored stored at the Memphis manse. The 1982 book, Elvis, by Dave Marsh, is reportedly the primary source material.
Here is more, from Empire Online:
“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.” says Harvey Weinstein. “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’m a big fan of Harvey Weinstein’s independent films,” says Priscilla Presley. “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.”
No network or streaming platform is attached as of yet, but Weinstein plans on shopping it around.
What do you think? Would you watch an Elvis TV series? Who would you cast as Presley? Tell us.
Yes I would love to watch. I would love ETA Pete Storm to play the part of elvis
I would desperately love to see an Elvis T.V. series. OMG that would be so great. As long as Priscilla has a say in it, I know it will be honest and truthful. Right now can’t think of anyone to play him. I have to think about that big an honor.
I listen, watch and read anything I can about hiim. I still love him so much, he’s a big part of my life stilll.I hope this happens. Priscilla you will make it happen.BELISO
I would love a new elvis series to come in the tv, there hasn’t been one in years. Can’t wait
Love to see this TV series. ETA Tim E Hendry would be a great Elvis, he truly loves Elvis and is a great ETA as well.
I would love to see a new Elvis TV series because of my love for Elvis. I would like to see all the good Elvis did while he was alive and all the charities he helped which were plentiful. I would love the whole world to see what a big hesrt this man had and sometimes too big. I would love to see Elvis Tribute Artist Tim E Hendry play the Elvis in this because his love for Elvis is so strong and he does Elvis so well himself.
It’s great they are doing a tv series on Elvis and I will definitely be watching but I would have love it to have been a big budget movie because that’s what the man deserves after all.
You are certainly right!
I haven’t seen him yet, but I’ll look him up. I also know a ETA, named Doug Chuch and he has won the top Champioship a couple times. He also does it for the love of Elvis with greatest respect.. He is a wonderful person. He has been named the Voice of Elvis. He has a personality like Elvis did with the fans. I’ll see him again and his manager on November 18th. I’m sure Priscilla will do him justice.