Austin Butler shows off dramatic body transformation for new role after ‘Elvis’

With the release of the trailer for his upcoming movie, Caught Stealing, Austin Butler has fans swooning over him with his new chiselled physique. Austin is best known for his role as Elvis, in which he sported a leaner physique. The actor has undergone some serious physical transformation for Caught Stealing, with his sculpted looks on show at several points in the trailer, and presents a stark contrast to the roles he has played earlier.

Butler has never shied away from putting in a lot of effort for the roles he takes on. For Dune: Part Two, he also took part in a tough transformation and reportedly built up 25 pounds of muscle. His new role in Caught Stealing required Austin Butler to abandon his Elvis look and instead embody a tough, rugged persona. It's fair to say he has delivered the goods, and then some.

Darren Aronofsky is a director famed for his high demands from his actors, so when Austin was announced as part of the cast for Caught Stealing, anticipation was high for yet another transformative performance. The reveal of Butler’s chiseled physique has not only met but arguably exceeded expectations.

Austin Butler’s transformation caused a stir online, with social media platforms erupting in praise after the trailer’s release. Fans marveled at his new look and expressed excitement for the film. The responses from fans were overwhelmingly positive, and the transformation has further solidified Austin's reputation for immersive character work.

What else do we know about the Austin Butler-starrer Caught Stealing?

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the plot for Caught Stealing has the vibes of a babysitting experiment gone wrong, and stars Austin Butler as a former basketball player. According to the official IMDb synopsis:

"Butler stars alongside Zoe Kravitz in the Darren Aronofsky-directed thriller about an ex-baseball player who "unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined"

The trailer of the movie has generated quite a buzz on social media, and with the movie boasting Darren Aronofsky at the helm, the expectations for the movie are sky high. The movie also boasts a star-studded cast, with Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Regina King, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Benito A. Martínez Ocasio, and Carol Kane set to star in the film. The intriguing plot and Austin's transformation only go on to add gloss to Caught Stealing's appeal. The movie is set to hit the theatres on Aug 29, 2025.

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