The love was mutual, as Lisa Marie stated of Austin in June, “I do consider that this can be my first smile in 2 years.”

She additionally praised the director, writing on Twitter, “Baz, your utter genius mixed along with your love and respect for my father and this undertaking is simply so lovely and so inspiring… Thanks for setting the file straight in such a deeply profound and inventive approach.”

Baz received near the household whereas engaged on the movie, they usually lately celebrated what would have been Elvis’ 88th birthday on Jan. 8. “It was so nice to share ELVIS’ birthday with Lisa Marie Presley, Riley, associates, household and all those who, within the spirit of ELVIS went out to the theatres,” he wrote this week. “It was certainly a cheerful birthday and celebration of a legacy!”