A fictional series chronicling the life of Elvis Presley is in the works from The Weinstein Company in association with the late singer?s estate.
The series will be based on the book ?Elvis? by David Marsh and will be the first-ever TV series to be shot at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.
?I?m a big fan of Harvey Weinstein?s independent films,? Priscilla Presley said in a statement. ?I?m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him on this show and tell the story of how Elvis changed the culture of music and initiated a revolution that changed the world.?The 8-10 part series will delve into every aspect of Elvis Presley?s life, with access to all of his personal archives including journals, clothing, automobiles, and his Graceland home.Presley has been portrayed by at least 20 different actors on screen, including Tyler Hilton in ?Walk the Line,? Jonathan Rhys-Meyers in miniseries ?Elvis: The Early Yers,? and Michael Shannon in the upcoming indie drama ?Elvis and Nixon.?
