Tom Hanks might play Presley’s manager in next

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Actor Tom Hanks is in Actor Tom Hanks is in  negotiations to play  Elvis Presleys iconic manager Colonel Tom Parker in Baz Luhrmanns untitled biopic.The Warner Bros. project is about the legendary musician. Luhrmann will direct the movie. He also penned the script with Craig Pearce, reports a website.Luhrmann always envisioned a star for Parker’s part, but he wants a newcomer for the role of Presley. The director has begun meeting with talent for the part.‘A budget is still being ironed out, but Hanks’ commitment will urge the studio to push the project forward. Luhrmann hopes to get the film into production sometime this year,’ a source said. The film will mark Luhrmann’s first feature since 2013’s The Great Gatsby, and he has been working on the project with his wife and co-producer Catherine Martin, since that time. (IANS)

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