'Nothing compares to that moment I looked in her eyes after she first saw the film, where she told me how much it meant to her.'
"[This role] seemed as though it was this impossible mountain to climb in front of me. There were so many pitfalls and so I just was focusing on one step at a time," Butler. "And that’s why those moments when Lisa Marie and Priscilla [Presley] got to see the film and then I first saw them after… nothing I would do would ever top that. And especially with Lisa Marie not being here with us. I just wish she was here to celebrate today with us.
Butler finished by reflecting on what her support meant to him as he put some much time and effort into bringing her father back to life onscreen."The thing I’m most grateful for is that I was able to spend the time that I had with Lisa Marie, and also the time that I had in getting to live for three years exploring the life of her father," he said.
Butler was last joined by Lisa Marie at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 10, in what would end up being her last public appearance. At that event, Lisa Marie told ET that Butler's performance was"truly mind-blowing," adding,"I hope he wins."
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