Music Roundup: Baz Luhrman to direct Elvis Presley biopic; Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld joins the cast of 'Pitch Perfect 2'

Got a music based double dip for you all. 

First off "The Wrap" reports that acclaimed director Baz Luhrmann is in negotiations to direct a biopic about the life of The King himself, Mr. Elvis Aaron Presley.  This film seems tailor made for Luhrmann since music (often anachronistically) is the impetus for all of his works.  The only two problems I see with this movie are that script is by Kelly Marcel who adapted Fifty Shades of Grey into a film.  That doesn't instill a lot of confidence in me, even if the script is an original screenplay.  Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, IT WILL BE DIRECTED BY BAZ LUHRMANN.  I'm sorry I just can't stand the guy.  None of his works have had the slightest appeal to me and while I know many consider him an auteur, I just think he sucks.

Now on to news for a movie I might actually see.

This news comes via "Variety" and Twitter.  Academy Award nominee Hailee Steinfeld has joined the cast of Pitch Perfect 2.  Steinfeld joins Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson in the undisclosed role.  All we know at this point is that she'll be part of the Barden Bellas.  I like this addition.  Steinfeld is an amazing young talent who's already proven herself through films like True Grit and Ender's Game.

Pitch Perfect 2 releases May 15 of next year.