Priscilla Presley Reveals Elvis' Major Film Regret

The King of Rock and Roll Passed on a Role That Could Have Changed His Career

Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis Presley, recently revealed that the iconic singer regretted not taking on a major film role. In a new interview, Priscilla shared that Elvis was offered the lead role in the 1969 film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," but he ultimately turned it down. The role eventually went to Paul Newman, who earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance.

Elvis' Reasons for Declining the Role

According to Priscilla, Elvis had several reasons for not taking the role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." One reason was that he was concerned about the film's violence. Elvis was a devout Christian, and he was not comfortable with the level of violence depicted in the script.

Another reason Elvis declined the role was that he was worried about how it would affect his image. Elvis was known for his clean-cut image, and he did not want to be associated with a film that was seen as being too violent or controversial.

The Impact of Elvis' Decision

Elvis' decision to turn down the role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" had a significant impact on his career. The film was a major critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Paul Newman's status as a leading man. Elvis, on the other hand, continued to make films, but none of them achieved the same level of success as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

In the years since Elvis' death, there has been much speculation about what would have happened if he had taken the role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." Some believe that it would have been a major turning point in his career, and that he would have gone on to become one of the most successful actors in Hollywood.

Conclusion

Elvis Presley's decision to turn down the role in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" was a major turning point in his career. The film was a major critical and commercial success, and it helped to cement Paul Newman's status as a leading man. Elvis, on the other hand, continued to make films, but none of them achieved the same level of success as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."