Becoming an integral part of Hollywood as a rising young actor isn’t always easy, but Austin Butler appears to be doing it flawlessly. From offering a mesmerizing performance in the biopic Elvis to appearing in Tom Hanks’ and Steven Spielberg’s Masters of the Air show, Butler is steadily making his way around Hollywood.
Recently, Austin Butler even stole the spotlight with his role in Dune: Part Two as the bald villain Feyd-Rautha. Following the world premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming movie, at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on February 15, 2024, fans took to social media to celebrate Butler’s riveting performance.
Austin Butler’s Rise to Prominence in Hollywood
Hollywood’s finest Austin Butler has come a long way in his career since his Nickelodeon days in the early 2000s. Initially making his way into the entertainment industry in 2005, the actor instantly became a staple on the kids’ network, as per US Weekly. Appearing in Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and other similar projects, Butler slowly continued to gain fame.
After close to two decades of struggle in the entertainment industry, Austin Butler finally landed a groundbreaking role of Elvis Presley in the film Elvis. Thereafter, standing tall through the ups and downs of his career, Butler gradually rose to prominence. His appearance in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic Elvis significantly catapulted his fame and turned him into an overnight global sensation.
Thereafter, gaining momentum in his career, Austin Butler got showered with recognition reaping a whopping 27 nominations in the Best Actor category. Winning a BAFTA and getting an Oscar nod, the actor further starred in acclaimed films and shows. Being quite picky about his projects, Butler has shown great skills in determining which project would serve better for his career.
Austin Butler even made headlines for choosing acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino over his decision to share the screen with Tom Cruise. According to The Independent, Butler was in talks to appear in Top Gun: Maverick, when he was also being sought after by Tarantino. Leaving Cruise’s movie to be a part of Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Butler showcased his talent in choosing through projects.
Austin Butler Receives Much Needed Support From Fans
Starring in several critically acclaimed films and shows like the Apple TV miniseries Masters of the Air, Austin Butler made his way into mainstream Hollywood. Soon, fans started noticing his career graph and started following his riveting performances in different projects. Recently, the actor joined the stellar cast of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two as the bald villain Feyd-Rautha.
Catching a glimpse of the actor in his stunning role, fans simply lost their minds. Following the actor’s previous soothing performances, netizens claimed that this is something totally out of the box for Austin Butler. Therefore, fans on social media started offering their unwavering support to the actor for taking up something challenging like Villeneuve’s magnum opus Dune 2.
Calling him “that guy” who can do everything, fans on social media offer Austin Butler his much-needed support. Claiming how the actor deserves far more recognition and respect in the industry, fans expressed their honest opinion about Butler and his performance on X. Throwing light upon his life, where he lost his mother to cancer and immersed himself into acting to overcome his dark time, fans revealed that Butler lived a rather relatable life.
He really is that guy! His performance in Dune Part Two is mesmerising.
— Michael Morgan (@mikecmorgan) February 23, 2024
Blew me away as Elvis and now I will give pretty much everything he's in a chance purely because of his acting ability. He's so great in Masters of the Air, robbed of an Oscar in Elvis, and I think The Bikeriders will be another stellar performance from him. Much more to come
— Mark (@PhilaUnion99) February 23, 2024
I’m really liking the choices he’s making. Going from a standout performance like Elvis to doing a war tv series Masters of the Air. And then becoming a villain in an epic sci-fi series Dune Part 2. You can tell it’s the work & the people making it that he wants to be a part of.
— JL (@JLnow2) February 23, 2024
Butler has a very long career ahead of him. Guy has charisma just standing there. Kudos to him not trying to chase fame and staying mostly lowkey.
— Komrade + Kommander (@KMNDR_) February 24, 2024
He’s a phenomenal actor and it blows me away when I think about how young he is. His portrayal of Elvis is astonishing. As much as I was happy to see Brendan Frasier win an Oscar I really feel like Butler should have been the guy last year.
— YaboyTreats76 (@YaboyTreats76) February 23, 2024
You said it perfectly!!! There is a lot leading up to where he is now. There are some great interviews where he talks about his mom, growing up and his family overwhelmingly shyness. Acting is what has really helped him.
— Christina patel (@Chrispa31963571) February 24, 2024
Unlike other young actors who simply want to be famous, fans claimed that Austin Butler actually works towards his goal. Implying that he might be the “very best part of #Dune2” fans hail his performance and commitment towards his role. Discussing how Butler is continuing the trend of appearing in acclaimed projects and giving his all, netizens root for the rising star.
