Maggie Gyllenhaal Will Play Elvis Presley's Mother in Baz Luhrmann's Musical Biopic
Stage alum and Oscar-nominated screen star Maggie Gyllenhaal has been cast as Elvis Presley's mother, Gladys, in the upcoming film Elvis, according to Variety. The previously announced film, which will feature the music made famous by Elvis, will be co-written and directed by Moulin Rouge! mastermind Baz Luhrmann. A Broadway alum of The Real Thing and off-Broadway vet of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya and Three S…