In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Austin Butler shared his experience working on the highly anticipated miniseries Masters of the Air. The actor, who also stars as Elvis Presley in an upcoming biopic, had the opportunity to collaborate with industry heavyweights Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman on the World War II drama. Butler revealed that Hanks actually pitched him the project over dinner, just as they were wrapping up filming for Elvis.
For Butler, the decision to join Masters of the Air was a no-brainer. As a fan of Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Saving Private Ryan, he was thrilled to be a part of the spiritual successor to these critically acclaimed miniseries. He recognized that working with Hanks, Spielberg, and Goetzman was a rare opportunity that he couldn't pass up.
