Harry Styles Was ‘Desperate’ to Play ‘Elvis,’ but Baz Luhrmann Passed on Him Because ‘He’s Already an Icon’ - IndieWire

"He was just desperate to put the suit on and explore," said Luhrmann, who ultimately turned down the "Harry's House" singer because of his icon status.

Harry Styles is turning up the heat in “Don’t Worry Darling” and baring his bum in “My Policeman,” but Styles’ vocal chops are not getting the big-screen spotlight this year — despite Styles’ attempt… [+2596 chars]

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