Kurt Russell's Journey from Kicking Elvis to Starring in 'The Madison
Kurt Russell reminisces about his early acting days, sharing a story about kicking Elvis Presley in a movie scene. In the 1963 film "It Happened at the World's Fair," Russell's character was tasked with kicking Presley to gain the attention of a girl. Elvis took precautions to protect his shin during the scene.
During an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Russell revealed that Presley paid him 50 cents to kick him in the shin in the movie. Despite initial concerns about the kick, Elvis was cool about it and reassured Russell that he had nailed the scene. Russell also shared a heartwarming moment when Elvis showed interest in meeting his father, actor Bing Russell, on set.
The movie "It Happened at the World's Fair" marked the beginning of Russell's acting career at the age of 12. He later portrayed Elvis in the TV movie "Elvis," which he described as a pivotal role that transitioned him from kicking Elvis to embodying the iconic singer.
Russell's acting journey continued as he transitioned from child star to adult actor, landing significant roles in films like "Escape from New York," "The Thing," and "Big Trouble in Little China." Currently, he stars in Taylor Sheridan's series "The Madison" alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, exploring themes of love, family, resilience, and transformation.
"The Madison" is described as a profound love story intertwined with a family drama set against the backdrop of Montana and Manhattan. The series delves into the connections that bind families together and is hailed as Sheridan's most intimate work to date. The first season of "The Madison," comprising six episodes, premiered on Paramount+ on March 14.