Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is reportedly in negotiations to play Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s lifelong sole representative, in an untitled Warner Bros. biopic on ‘The King.’
The Dutch-born manager (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk) steered the professional and personal life of the hip-shaking sex symbol – including his first recording contract, film deal, and merchandising.
Colonel Tom Parker – who died age 87 in 1997 – also reportedly suffered from a gambling problem, and mostly kept Elvis from performing overseas due to his own illegal status in the States.
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New gig! Tom Hanks is ‘in negotiations’ to play Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s lifelong sole representative, in an untitled Warner Bros. biopic on ‘The King’ (pictured January 27)
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Mastermind: The Dutch-born manager (L) steered the professional and personal life of the hip-shaking sex symbol – including his first recording contract, film deal, and merchandising
Oscar-nominated producer Baz Luhrmann is directing and wants to start production ‘sometime this year,’ according to Variety.
The Australian 56-year-old filmmaker is already searching for a newcomer to play Elvis, who died age 42 in 1977.
The Mississippi-born, Tennessee-raised singer – who sold over 1B records – received four Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and he’s been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson & son Truman go holiday shopping in LA
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Died age 87 in 1997: Colonel Tom Parker also reportedly suffered from a gambling problem, and mostly kept Elvis from performing overseas due to his own illegal status in the States (pictured in 1963)
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At the helm! Oscar-nominated producer Baz Luhrmann is directing and wants to start production ‘sometime this year’ (pictured in 2011)
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Now casting! The Australian 56-year-old filmmaker is already searching for a newcomer to play Elvis, who died age 42 in 1977
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Sold over 1B records! The Mississippi-born, Tennessee-raised singer received four Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and he’s been inducted into multiple music halls of fame (pictured in 1968)
62-year-old Hanks previously portrayed real-life, historical figures in Apollo 13, Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, Sully, The Post, and the upcoming A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Tom next reprises his role as Sheriff Woody in Toy Story 4 – hitting US/UK theaters June 21 – alongside Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Keaton, Joan Cusack, and Keanu Reeves.
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Mister Rogers: 62-year-old Hanks previously portrayed real-life, historical figures in Apollo 13, Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, Sully, The Post, and the upcoming A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (pictured)
Woody and the gang go on another adventure in Toy Story 4
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Hitting US/UK theaters June 21! Tom next reprises his role as Sheriff Woody in Toy Story 4 alongside Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Keaton, and Joan Cusack
