Summary
- Austin Butler reflects on his early TV roles, admitting he “would cringe” if he watched them back, but recognizes their importance in his career.
- Butler’s career trajectory followed a common path for his generation, with appearances in various shows and B movies before landing a breakthrough role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
- His portrayal of Elvis in the film propelled his career even further, leading to opportunities in high-profile projects like Dune: Part Two and Masters of the Air.
Elvis star Austin Butler reflects on his teen roles on television stars. Butler first acted on television in 2006, at the age of 15, in an episode of Hannah Montana. He went on to play in several other TV shows, including Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Zoey 101, and The Carrie Diaries.
Speaking with Esquire, Butler comments on his early roles. Butler admits that he “would probably cringe” if he watched some of those things back. However, Butler also acknowledged that he “wouldn’t be here” in his career “without all of that.” Check out the full quote from Butler below:
“I know that I would probably cringe if I watched some things, because you’re seeing yourself through the learning process. But that was my schooling. I wouldn’t be here without all of that.”
Austin Butler’s Career Trajectory Explained
Acting in the aforementioned series along with one-off episodes of shows like iCarly and Wizards of Waverly Place, Butler took a very common career path for the actors of his generation. Along the way, he also acted in some B movies, including 2009’s Aliens in the Attic. His career first shifted when Butler was able to act in a film by the visionary Quentin Tarantino: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
In terms of releases, Butler’s career was dormant for three years after the 2019 release of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Then, Butler’s world changed again when he played the titular King of Pop in Elvis. Lauded for his suave performance and well-rehearsed Elvis voice, Butler received copious praise for the role, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe win for Best Actor – Drama.
Masters Of The Air Missed An Opportunity To Capitalize On Austin Butler’s Elvis Role
Masters of the Air episode 2 had a fun and heartwarming scene where the show could have seized Austin Butler’s singing talents, but it didn’t.
Elvis then propelled Butler’s career even further to the flourishing level that it is today. The actor will make a break into sci-fi this year with his role in Denis Villeneuve’s anticipated Dune: Part Two. Furthermore, he is currently starring in the high-profile historical TV show Masters of the Air. As embarrassing as it may be looking back, shows like Ned’s Declassified and The Carrie Diaries helped Butler get enough air time to transform into the A-list actor that he is today.
Source: Esquire
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis tells the story of the musician’s meteoric rise to superstardom. Following Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) from his time as a young up-and-coming musician, Elvis chronicles how the titular artist met Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), his infamous agent and business partner. Elvis documents the King’s rise to the top, his subsequent career slump, his triumphant return, and his tragic end.
