Jacob Elordi impersonated Elvis in a long black coat and sunglasses as he left the Today show in New York City on Tuesday morning.
The actor has been promoting his new film Priscilla, in which he plays jailhouse rock singer Elvis Presley.
The film takes a close look at Elvis’ romance with Priscilla Presley from when she was a young teenager, up until their wedding and when they gave birth to daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
While speaking on Today, Jacob – best known for his Kissing Booth films – revealed how he got his role.
“I have a deep voice,” he began. “I think I’ve heard every recorded word Elvis Presley ever said and I kind of have it in my head,” added the ex of Kaia Gerber (whose current boyfriend Austin Butler also played Elvis).
Elvis Man: Jacob Elordi impersonated Elvis in a long black coat and sunglasses as he left the Today show in New York City on Tuesday morning
The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Elvis here in a purple shirt in 1956
On Film: Jacob has been promoting his new film Priscilla, in which he plays jailhouse rock singer Elvis Presley
Elaborating on the late singer’s mannerisms, he added: “Yeah, when you watch him move and talk, there’s an energy that kind of comes from deep, deep inside him, so I just kept trying – because I’m a little short.” “a little lankier and more awkward than him – so I tried to find that charisma in your hips.”
Sofia Coppola directs the film, which is based on Priscilla’s 1985 memoir Elvis And Me. Cailee Spaeny, 26, plays Priscilla.
Elvis lived from 1935 to 1977.
The biopic revolves around the volatile relationship between Elvis and Priscilla, now 78, who met when she was only 14 and he was 24.
They married in 1967 and had daughter Lisa Marie the following year before divorcing in 1973.
He also shared that watching the new Priscilla biopic starring Priscilla felt “invasive” – and admitted he felt a little “stiff” next to her at the Venice Film Festival premiere in September.
The Man of the Season: The biopic revolves around the volatile relationship between Elvis and Priscilla, now 78, who met when she was just 14 and he was 24
Casual Australian: The actor also wore worn blue jeans and boots
He told Hoda Kotb on the Today show on Tuesday: “Seeing the movie with Priscilla in Venice was completely surreal and watching her look at her life through her eyes was played to her.”
Hoda, 59, said: “It must have been wild for you.” “I mean, you play Elvis in this movie.”
Jacob replied, “Yes.” “It felt a little intrusive, so I sat there a little stiff.”
During their interview, Jacob also praised his co-star Cailee, praising her as “an incredibly talented actress.”
“She was my best friend during filming,” he said. “Yeah, I really needed that support, like someone believing in me.”
He went on to detail how he got the role, revealing that he received an email requesting his participation in a breakfast with Sofia.
“I had just received an email saying Sofia Coppola wanted to have breakfast,” he recalled.
“So I went to the Beverly Hills Hotel and had breakfast with her. She didn’t mention it.
“But then a few weeks later I had the application slides in my email and it just said “Elvis” at the top and that was it.”
Elvis and Priscilla pictured after their wedding in Las Vegas on May 1, 1967
Jacob portrays the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the film alongside Cailee Spaeny, 26, as Priscilla
He told Hoda Kotb on the Today show on Tuesday: “Seeing the movie with Priscilla in Venice was completely surreal and watching her look at her life through her eyes was played back to her.”
Sexy time: Here he is cuddling up to the actress who plays Priscilla
Sofia revealed that Priscilla had been “complimentary” supportive of her work – although she was initially “hesitant” about the project.
Speaking to W Magazine, she said: “[Priscilla] was open and praised my work, but was a bit hesitant.
“I sent Priscilla the script and she went through it page by page and gave me specific details, like, ‘I didn’t have a teddy bear on my bed.’
“But I ended up reinventing some things, like Elvis’ bedroom.” “I wanted him to have a man cave – very dark and mysterious.”
But not everyone was so enthusiastic: members of Elvis’ estate criticized the project, branding Sofia’s script and direction “horrible.”
Jacob praised his co-star Cailee, describing her as “an incredibly talented actress.”
Baby time: In this film photo, Elvis and Priscilla cuddle newborn Lisa Marie
Jacob, pictured with Cailee, Priscilla and the film’s director, Sofia Coppola, at the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September
According to TMZ, an official said the entire production “feels like a college movie,” adding, “The sets are just terrible, that’s not what Graceland looks like.”
However, Priscilla has always been very supportive of the project.
She said of the film: “I am very excited to see the masterful Sofia Coppola’s interpretation of my book.” She has such an extraordinary perspective and I have always been a great admirer of her work.
“I am sure this film will take everyone on an emotional journey.”
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on November 3rd.