The "Elvis" Cast on the "Intimidating" Task of Portraying Cultural Figures

Like any actor who's scored the role of a lifetime, Mason admitted he shed a few tears when he learned he'd be starring as Little Richard in Luhrmann's "Elvis." "I cried and I ate some hot wings," he joked. "But the first thing I did was, one, pray and celebrate with my family, but then really dive into the research immediately on Little Richard's background, where he came from, his interviews, performances. I mean, this is the guy that paved the way for everyone you see right now, from Miguel to Prince, Andre 3000, and Childish Gambino. So it felt like a big responsibility for me to carry this and really pay homage to him and honor his family."