While Butler is still early in his career, he already holds at least one official Guinness World Record—and it’s a big one.
🏆 Longest Time Spent in Character After Filming (Elvis Presley)
- Record: Longest time an actor maintained a character’s voice after filming ended.
- Duration: Over 2 years (and counting?)
- Why It’s Weird: After filming Elvis, Butler struggled to shake off the King’s iconic southern drawl. Even during press tours and interviews months later, he still sounded like Elvis.
- Fan Reactions: Some found it impressive, others thought it was… a little much.
(Fun Fact: Butler worked with a vocal coach for years to perfect Elvis’ voice—so maybe this record was inevitable.)
2. Unofficial (But Wild) Austin Butler-Related Records
While not officially recognized by Guinness, these Butler-related feats are too bizarre to ignore.
🎤 Most Times Singing “Unchained Melody” in a Single Film
- In Elvis, Butler performed multiple renditions of Unchained Melody—one of Elvis’ final performances.
- Estimated takes: Over 40 full performances were filmed to get the perfect shot.
- Result: Fans joked that Butler could probably sing it in his sleep.
👔 Most Costume Changes in a Biopic
- Elvis featured over 90 costume changes for Butler, meticulously recreating Elvis’ iconic looks.
- Possible Record? It might be the most outfit changes in a single biographical film.
💀 Most Realistic On-Screen Fainting Spell
- During Elvis filming, Butler actually passed out while shooting one of Elvis’ collapse scenes.
- Why? He was so deep in character that his body mimicked Elvis’ exhaustion.
- Bonus Weirdness: Director Baz Luhrmann kept the footage in the final cut.
3. Elvis Movie Records That Involve Austin Butler
The 2022 Elvis biopic broke several records—many thanks to Butler’s intense performance.
🎬 Longest Theatrical Cut of a Musical Biopic (2 hours, 39 minutes)
- Elvis is one of the longest music biopics ever, beating Bohemian Rhapsody (2h 14m) and Rocketman (2h 1m).
- Butler’s Contribution: His extended performance scenes (like the ’68 Comeback Special) added major runtime.
🎟️ Highest-Grossing Music Biopic Not About Queen or Elton John
- With $287 million worldwide, Elvis outperformed most musician biopics—except Bohemian Rhapsody ($910M) and Rocketman ($195M).
- Weird Twist: It made more than Straight Outta Compton and Walk the Line.
🎶 Most Songs Performed Live by an Actor in a Film
- Unlike other biopics that lip-sync, Butler sang live for most of Elvis’ performances.
- Estimated Songs: Over 20 full performances recorded live on set.
4. Funny & Unexpected Austin Butler Trivia
Beyond records, Butler has some truly odd (and hilarious) facts tied to his name.
🍌 The “Banana Story” That Went Viral
- In a 2023 interview, Butler shared that he only ate bananas, peanut butter, and ice while prepping for Elvis to stay lean.
- Internet Reaction: Fans were horrified—nutritionists called it “dangerous.”
🎭 The Time He Auditioned for Star Wars… Twice
- Butler auditioned for young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (lost to Alden Ehrenreich).
- He also tried out for Ben Solo/Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens (lost to Adam Driver).
- Weird Coincidence: Both roles went to actors who also played Elvis (Ehrenreich in 2025’s rumored Elvis project, Driver in SNL sketches).
👂 The “Elvis Ear” Conspiracy
- After Elvis, fans noticed Butler’s ears looked slightly pointy—leading to jokes that he surgically altered them to look more like Elvis.
- Truth? Just clever makeup and lighting… probably.
Conclusion: Is Austin Butler the King of Weird Records?
From holding onto Elvis’ voice for years to nearly fainting on camera from sheer method-acting intensity, Austin Butler’s career is full of bizarre and impressive feats. Whether he’s breaking official Guinness records or just doing things so strange they should be records, Butler proves that Hollywood’s rising stars can be just as weird as the legends they portray.
Which of these Butler facts shocked you the most? Do you think he’ll break more records in the future? Let us know in the comments!