Elvis (miniseries)

Elvis is a 2005 American biographical miniseries directed by James Steven Sadwith and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Elvis Presley. The miniseries chronicles Elvis Presley's life from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, through his rise to fame, his struggles with addiction, and his eventual death.

The miniseries also stars Randy Quaid as Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis's manager; Rose McGowan as Ann-Margret, his co-star and lover; and Camryn Manheim as Gladys Presley, his mother.

Elvis aired on CBS in two parts on May 8 and May 11, 2005. It was generally well-received by critics and viewers, with particular praise for Rhys Meyers's performance. The miniseries won several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries. It was also nominated for several Golden Globe Awards.

The miniseries focuses on key relationships in Elvis's life, including his relationship with his mother, his manager, his wife Priscilla, and his various love interests. It also explores his struggles with fame, fortune, and the pressures of being a cultural icon. It portrays both the triumphs and the tragedies of Elvis's life, providing a comprehensive look at the man behind the myth.