Baz Luhrmann Elvis biopic adds new cast members

Director Baz Luhrmann has announced several prominent Australian stars will join the cast of his Elvis Presley biopic (Ian West/PA)

Director Baz Luhrmann has announced several prominent Australian stars will join the cast of his Elvis Presley biopic.

Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, David Wenham and Dacre Montgomery have joined the previously announced Austin Butler – playing the lead role – and Tom Hanks, who will portray Presley’s manager Colonel Tom Parker.