- Lisa Marie Presley was outraged by her father's portrayal in the script
- She criticized Sofia Coppola’s 'Priscilla' script
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'Priscilla' is a biopic of Priscilla Presley
It was a shocking revelation that rocked the celebrity world! Before her untimely death, Lisa Marie Presley (52, singer-songwriter and daughter of Elvis Presley) expressed horror and shock over the portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in Sofia Coppola’s new film 'Priscilla.'
Presley's plea to Coppola
In two emails obtained exclusively by 'Variety', Presley pleaded with the Oscar-winning director to reconsider her vision for Elvis' character and spare her family public embarrassment. Presley described the script as "shockingly vengeful and contemptuous."
'Priscilla' is a biopic based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir 'Elvis and Me.' The film has stirred controversy for its portrayal of Elvis and Priscilla's courtship, which began when Priscilla was just 14 and Elvis was 24.
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Presley's outrage
Presley was outraged by her father's portrayal in the script. "My father only comes across as a predator and manipulative. I don’t read this and see any of my father in this character," she wrote in one of her emails to Coppola.
Coppola responded to Presley's concerns, expressing hope that she would feel differently after seeing the final film. "I’m taking great care in honoring your mother, while also presenting your father with sensitivity and complexity," Coppola wrote back.
The emails reflect the struggle that families of late celebrities often face when their loved ones' legacies are adapted for the big screen. They also reveal the personal stakes for Lisa Marie Presley, who was protective of her mother and her father's legacy.
A heartfelt appeal and controversy
In her final email to Coppola, Presley shared a heartbreaking anecdote about her young twins and the impact the film would have on them. "I had to explain that we are going to have to endure another hit in our lives," she wrote.
The controversy surrounding 'Priscilla' underscores the delicate balance between artistic interpretation and respecting the legacies of late celebrities. As audiences anticipate the film's wide release, the debate continues to rage on.
