Lisa Marie Presley's Plea for a Revised Portrayal of Elvis in Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla'

Lisa Marie Presley expressed concerns to director Sofia Coppola about the portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in the film "Priscilla." In emails obtained by Variety, Lisa Marie stated that the script depicted her father as a predator and manipulative, and questioned Coppola's perspective. Coppola responded, expressing hope that Lisa Marie would feel differently after seeing the final film, and emphasized her intention to honor Priscilla Presley's story with sensitivity. Priscilla Presley, who is an executive producer on the project, has praised the film, but Lisa Marie expressed worry about her mother's judgment and the potential impact on Elvis's legacy.