Actor Austin Butler was hospitalised after 'Elvis' wrapped, bedridden for a week: 'My body shut down'


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Austin Butler spent almost three years in the skin of Elvis for the biopic on the "King". Photo: AFP

What happens after you spend nearly three years of your life studying and acting as Elvis Presley?

If you're Elvis leading star Austin Butler, your body shuts down almost immediately and you're sent to the hospital.

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