Tom Hanks chats with Priscilla Presley at the world premiere of Elvis at the Cannes Film Festival

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks chatted with Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla Presley at the world premiere of Elvis during the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France on Wednesday.

The Elvis Presley Enterprises co-founder – who celebrated her 77th birthday on Tuesday – held on to the 65-year-old acting legend’s arm as she whispered something in his ear.

Tom wore prosthetics to more authentically portray Colonel Tom Parker – The King’s lifelong sole representative – in Baz Luhrmann’s 157-minute biopic, which hits UK/US theaters June 24 before streaming in August on HBO Max.

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks chatted with Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla Presley at the world premiere of Elvis during the 75th Cannes Film Festival in France on Wednesday

Guest of honor! The Elvis Presley Enterprises co-founder – who celebrated her 77th birthday on Tuesday – held on to the 65-year-old acting legend’s arm as she whispered something in his ear

The Dutch-born manager (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk) steered the professional and personal life of the hip-shaking sex symbol – including his first recording contract, film deal, and merchandising.

Colonel Tom Parker – who died age 87 in 1997 – also reportedly suffered from a gambling problem, took a 25% cut of Elvis’ earnings, and kept him from performing overseas due to his own illegal status in the States.

‘I was expecting to hear stories about the distrust [Priscilla] had for Colonel Tom Parker over these many years,’ Hanks said on The Late Show in 2020.

‘And she said, “No. He was a wonderful man, and I wish he was alive today. He took really great care of us.” He was a scoundrel in his way.’

‘Without me there’d be no Elvis Presley’: Tom wore prosthetics to more authentically portray Colonel Tom Parker – The King’s lifelong sole representative – in Baz Luhrmann’s 157-minute biopic, which hits UK/US theaters June 24 before streaming in August on HBO Max

Mastermind: The Dutch-born manager (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk) steered the professional and personal life of the hip-shaking sex symbol – including his first recording contract, film deal, and merchandising

Died age 87 in 1997: Colonel Tom Parker also reportedly suffered from a gambling problem, took a 25% cut of Elvis’ earnings, and kept him from performing overseas due to his own illegal status in the States (pictured in 1963)

Hanks said on The Late Show in 2020: ‘I was expecting to hear stories about the distrust [Priscilla] had for Colonel Tom Parker over these many years. And she said, “No. He was a wonderful man, and I wish he was alive today. He took really great care of us”‘

The NoCal native previously portrayed real-life, historical figures in Apollo 13, Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, Sully, The Post, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Greyhound.

Tom opted for an all-black tuxedo to wear on the red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals in the French Riviera.

Hanks’ silver hair was cut very short for the film festivities as, on May 8, he wrapped the titular role in Marc Forster’s dramedy A Man Called Otto, which he also produced.

The French Legion of Honor winner also rocked an expensive-looking pair of sunglasses as he made his way through the throng of film fans, reporters, and photographers.

Biopic king! The NoCal native previously portrayed real-life, historical figures in Apollo 13, Captain Phillips, Saving Mr. Banks, Sully, The Post, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Greyhound

Man in black: Tom opted for an all-black tuxedo to wear on the red carpet outside the Palais des Festivals in the French Riviera

Crew cut: Hanks’ silver hair was cut very short for the film festivities as, on May 8, he wrapped the titular role in Marc Forster’s dramedy A Man Called Otto, which he also produced

Shades: The French Legion of Honor winner also rocked an expensive-looking pair of sunglasses as he made his way through the throng of film fans, reporters, and photographers

Tom and Presley later posed with the entire Elvis clan – actress Olivia DeJonge, Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special director Steve Binder, actor Austin Butler, director Baz Luhrmann, actor Alton Mason, actress Natasha Bassett, and producer Patrick McCormick.

Hanks could be seen kissing the 59-year-old filmmaker’s wife Catherine Martin – who served as producer, costume designer, production co-designer, and titles concept designer on Elvis.

The Finch actor shook hands with IMG Model Alton Mason, who made his acting debut portraying the late great trailblazer Little Richard in Elvis.

Tom shared a laugh with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Austin Butler, who stars as none other than Elvis Presley.

Group shot! Tom and Presley later posed with the entire Elvis clan (from L-R) – Olivia DeJonge, Steve Binder, Austin Butler, Baz Luhrmann, Alton Mason, Natasha Bassett, and Patrick McCormick

Bird’s eye view: There’s truly nothing else quite like the Cannes Film Festival

Multi-talented: Hanks could be seen kissing Baz’s wife Catherine Martin – who served as producer, costume designer, production co-designer, and titles concept designer on Elvis

Newcomer: The Finch actor shook hands with IMG Model Alton Mason, who made his acting debut portraying the late great trailblazer Little Richard in Elvis

Breakout performance! Tom shared a laugh with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor Austin Butler, who stars as none other than Elvis Presley

Hanks also managed to make Cannes Film Festival president Pierre Lescure transform his serious expression into a wide smile.

The 76-year-old Frenchman looked on amused as the seven-time Emmy winner whipped out his iPhone and began filming.

Tom wasn’t FaceTiming anyone, but rather filming a selfie video.

The red carpet ceremony appeared to be taking longer than Hanks preferred as he mugged for the cameras while desperately pointing to the two watches he was wearing on his left wrist.

Wisecracking: Hanks also managed to make Cannes Film Festival president Pierre Lescure transform his serious expression into a wide smile

Action! The 76-year-old Frenchman looked on amused as the seven-time Emmy winner whipped out his iPhone and began filming

Smile! Tom wasn’t FaceTiming anyone, but rather filming a selfie video

Time’s up! The red carpet ceremony appeared to be taking longer than Hanks preferred as he mugged for the cameras while desperately pointing to the two watches he was wearing on his left wrist

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