Eric Bana to Play Elvis Presley in New Film

Eric Bana, of Star Trek, Hulk and Munich fame, will be playing Elvis Presley in a new film.

The film, entitled Elvis & Nixon, will be the directorial debut of Cary Elwes and will tell the true story of how Presley met with President Nixon to discuss becoming a Federal Agent at the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Danny Huston will be playing the role of Richard Nixon.

The film will be written by Joey and Hanala Sagal, and it is uncertain whether or not it will be dramatic or comedic in tone.

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