Priscilla Cast & Real People Guide (2023): Who Plays Who in Sofia Coppola’s Film
Priscilla — Cast & Real People Guide (Who Plays Who)
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Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla retells the Elvis-and-Priscilla myth from Priscilla’s point of view, adapting her memoir Elvis and Me. Below is a clean “who’s who” guide to the cast, the real people they portray, and why each character matters.
Watch: Teaser
Quick Cast Table: Actor → Character → Real Person
| Actor | Character in the film | Real person (or note) | Why they matter in Priscilla’s story |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cailee Spaeny | Priscilla | Priscilla Presley (born Priscilla Ann Beaulieu; later Presley) | The entire film is built around her perspective, from teen crush to the cost of living inside Elvis’s world. |
| Jacob Elordi | Elvis | Elvis Presley | The public icon vs. the private partner—charismatic, unpredictable, and central to the film’s push-pull power dynamic. |
| Ari Cohen | Paul Beaulieu | Paul Beaulieu (Priscilla’s stepfather) | The protective parent voice—especially around age, reputation, and what “permission” means in an unequal situation. |
| Dagmara Domińczyk | Ann Beaulieu | Ann Beaulieu (Priscilla’s mother) | Balances excitement, fear, and pragmatism as Priscilla is pulled toward a life most parents would never choose for their child. |
| Tim Post | Vernon Presley | Vernon Presley (Elvis’s father) | The “family gatekeeper” on Elvis’s side—part parental figure, part business-adjacent protector of the household. |
| Stephanie Moore | Dee | Dee Presley (Vernon’s wife; Elvis’s stepmother) | Signals that Elvis’s home life is already structured and managed—Priscilla is entering a system, not just a romance. |
| Lynne Griffin | Grandma “Dodger” | Minnie Mae “Dodger” Presley (Elvis’s grandmother) | A rare softer landing inside Graceland—an older, steadier presence as Priscilla’s loneliness grows. |
| Daniel Beirne | Joe Esposito | Joe Esposito (Elvis’s longtime associate/inner circle) | One of the people who keeps the machine running—part friend, part fixer, part buffer between Elvis and reality. |
| Dan Abramovici | Jerry Schilling | Jerry Schilling (Elvis’s close friend/“Memphis Mafia”) | Represents the loyal orbit around Elvis—and how that orbit shapes what Priscilla sees and what she’s kept from seeing. |
| R. Austin Ball | Larry Geller | Larry Geller (Elvis’s hairdresser/confidant) | A reminder that Elvis’s identity is curated—style, spirituality, image, and influence all mix in the same room. |
| Luke Humphrey | Terry West | Terry West (connected to how they first met in Germany) | The “introduction” point—how an ordinary teen is pulled into an extraordinary adult world. |
| Evan Annisette | Mike Stone | Mike Stone (karate instructor; later linked romantically to Priscilla) | A turning point figure: Priscilla’s life begins to expand beyond the Graceland bubble. |
| Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll | Alan “Hog Ears” | Nickname used for Alan Fortas (Elvis’s friend/inner circle) | One more piece of the “always surrounded” reality—Elvis is rarely alone, even in private. |
| Olivia Barrett | Alberta | Household staff (may be portrayed as a specific person or a simplified composite) | Shows the domestic reality of Graceland: staff, routines, and a home that functions like an institution. |
The Presleys
- Priscilla Presley (Cailee Spaeny): The story is less “celebrity biopic” and more a coming-of-age drama under pressure—fame and control acting like invisible walls.
- Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi): The film’s tension comes from contrast: public adoration vs. private mood swings, tenderness vs. control, romance vs. loneliness.
- Vernon Presley (Tim Post) and Dee Presley (Stephanie Moore): Together they represent the “house rules” around Elvis—how relationships can become managed, negotiated, and contained.
- Minnie Mae “Dodger” Presley (Lynne Griffin): A calmer presence in the Presley home, and one of the few people Priscilla can connect with when Elvis is absent.
The Beaulieus (Priscilla’s Family)
If you’re watching Priscilla and wondering why the early scenes feel tense even when people are being polite, it’s because Priscilla’s parents are negotiating with something impossible: a global superstar’s attention aimed at their teenage daughter.
- Ann Beaulieu (Dagmara Domińczyk): The emotional barometer—fear, pride, and uncertainty all at once.
- Paul Beaulieu (Ari Cohen): The hard line—concerned about reputation, safety, and power imbalance.
Elvis’s Inner Circle (Memphis Mafia + Key Helpers)
One of the most important “characters” in the film is the constant presence of other people—friends, staff, and aides. That changes how intimacy works: arguments have witnesses, apologies have audiences, and personal life becomes semi-public.
- Joe Esposito (Daniel Beirne): A trusted right-hand figure in Elvis’s day-to-day world.
- Jerry Schilling (Dan Abramovici): A friend whose closeness to Elvis shows how the inner circle can feel like family—and like surveillance.
- Larry Geller (R. Austin Ball): A symbol of Elvis’s curated identity: look, philosophy, influence.
- Alan “Hog Ears” (Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll): A nickname from Elvis’s circle that signals familiarity and hierarchy at the same time.
- Terry West (Luke Humphrey): The connection point in Germany that helps explain how the relationship begins logistically.
- Mike Stone (Evan Annisette): Represents Priscilla’s growing independence and a life that isn’t fully controlled by Graceland’s orbit.
Watch: Official Trailer
FAQ
Is Priscilla based on a true story?
It’s a dramatized retelling based on Priscilla Presley’s memoir Elvis and Me, which recounts their relationship and marriage.
Who plays Elvis in Priscilla?
Jacob Elordi plays Elvis Presley.
Who plays Priscilla in Priscilla?
Cailee Spaeny plays Priscilla Presley.
Where can I watch Priscilla?
Streaming availability changes often. At the time of this update (January 2026), it’s listed as streaming on Netflix in the U.S.