Lisa Marie Presley reportedly criticized the film “Priscilla” before her death

Lisa Maria Presleywho died on January 12, presumably wasn’t a fan Sofia CoppolaIn Priscilla script of the film before his death on November 2, Variety reclaimed. In emails obtained from the vehicle, the deceased daughter of Elvis Presley He would not have been happy with the way his father had been portrayed. “My father only appears as predatory and manipulative. Being his daughter, I don’t read this and I don’t see anything of my father in this character,” Lisa reportedly wrote four months before her tragic death.

The film’s screenplay is adapted from Priscilla Presleythe book, Elvis and me. As many know, the 78-year-old was married to the late musician from 1967 to 1973. “I don’t read this and I don’t see my mother’s point of view on my father,” Lisa allegedly wrote. “I read this and saw your surprisingly vindictive and dismissive attitude and I don’t understand why.” Lisa’s mother is credited as an executive producer on the film, which hits theaters on November 3.

Additionally, the late “Dirty Laundry” singer reportedly said she would speak out against the film if changes were not made. “I will be forced to be in the position of having to openly say what I think of the film and go against you, my mother and this film publicly,” Lisa added.

In response to Lisa’s emails, Sofia attempted to reassure her through her representative. “I hope that when you see the final film you will feel differently and understand that I am taking great care to honor your mother and at the same time present your father with sensitivity and complexity,” the 52-year-old wrote. Although she tried to reassure Lisa, the late mother of four was not happy with her and she continued to express her concerns to Sofia.

“I’m worried that my mother won’t see the nuances of this or realize how Elvis will be viewed when this movie comes out,” Lisa reportedly added in the emails. “I feel protective of my mother, who spent her entire life uplifting my father’s legacy. “I’m worried that he doesn’t understand the intentions behind this film or the outcome it will have.” Additionally, it appears that Lisa referenced Sofia’s famous father, Francisco Ford Coppolaas an example to clarify your point.

“I think in any person you would understand what that would be like,” he continued. “Why are you coming to get my father and my family?” In the end, Lisa praised Baz Luhrmannmovie 2022, elvis, and noted the accuracy with which he portrayed his father. In reference to the film, Lisa would have written: “a break from suffering and a ray of light that hit us last year… made them [her kids] Very proud and honored to be your granddaughters. She made them feel blessed for a moment and less cursed in life. “She made us so proud because she was an accurate representation of who she truly was.”