Matthew McConaughey
On Netflix he becomes Elvis Presley
Matthew McConaughey voices Elvis Presley in the Agent Elvis animated series.
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Matthew McConaughey lends his voice to Elvis Presley for the animated series “Agent Elvis”. A first trailer sets the mood for the show.
An original animation project for adults will start on Netflix in March: Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey (53) lends his distinctive voice to none other than the “King of Rock and Roll” Elvis Presley (1935-1977) in the animated series “Agent Elvis”. Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla Presley (77) is one of the series creators of “Agent Elvis” alongside musician John Eddie (63) and has given her blessing to the show. A first short teaser trailer sets the mood for the upcoming series.
That’s what “Agent Elvis” is about
Elvis Presley is recruited into a secret spy program in “Agent Elvis”. While still going about his day job as the King of Rock and Roll, he helps fight dark forces that threaten his beloved homeland. The king is supported by his sidekick Scatter, a chimpanzee that the real Elvis Presley also owned.
Priscilla Presley: Elvis Presley always wanted to be a superhero
Priscilla Presley verriet “Variety”: “Ever since Elvis was a little boy, he always dreamed of being a superhero, fighting crime and saving the world”. The series “Agent Elvis” would “now let him do just that”. The showrunner for the upcoming Netflix series is Mike Arnold, who previously wrote the animated hit “Archer.” Elvis’ digital outfit in “Agent Elvis” was designed by fashion designer John Varvatos (68).
