Fasten your seatbelts, folks. Forty-two years after the passing of the one and only Elvis Presley, Netflix is set to bring the King back in a big way. They’ve announced a brand-new animated comedy series called Agent King, where Elvis trades in his iconic white jumpsuit for a jet pack. This isn’t just some random cash grab—it’s been co-created by none other than Priscilla Presley and John Eddie, with Mike Arnold (Archer) stepping in as the writer and showrunner. So, this is a labor of love with some serious creative firepower behind it.
Elvis: From Rock 'n' Roll King to Super Spy
Here’s how Netflix describes this exciting new series: “Elvis Presley swaps his flashy stage outfits for a high-tech jet pack when he’s secretly recruited into an elite government spy program. His mission? To combat the dark forces threatening the country he loves, all while keeping his day job as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Think James Bond meets the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and you’re starting to get the picture.
Priscilla Presley, in a statement, shared her excitement about the project: “Since Elvis was just a kid, he had this dream of being a superhero who fights crime and saves the world. Agent King gives him the chance to live that dream. My co-creator John Eddie and I are thrilled to be working with Netflix and Sony Animation on this groundbreaking project. We’re giving the world a glimpse of Elvis that they’ve never seen before.” Now, that’s a story worth telling.
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The Real Elvis: A Badge and a Dream
But wait, there’s more to this story. Let’s not forget that Elvis once reached out to the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs for a badge. And guess what? He actually got one after meeting then-President Richard Nixon in 1971. In her memoir Elvis and Me, Priscilla wrote, “The narc badge symbolized ultimate power to him. With it, he believed he could legally enter any country, wearing guns and carrying any drugs he wanted.” It’s wild, but it’s true.
According to Nixon aide Egil Krogh and as reported by Smithsonian magazine, “Presley believed The Beatles were spreading anti-American sentiment. Nixon agreed, pointing out that drug users were often at the forefront of anti-American protests. ‘I’m on your side,’ Elvis told Nixon. He added that he’d been studying drug culture and Communist brainwashing techniques. Then, he asked for a badge from the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Nixon, intrigued, asked Krogh if it was possible. Krogh said yes, and Nixon made it happen.”
From Badge to Jet Pack: The Evolution of Elvis
That’s some incredible backstory, but let’s be honest—nothing beats the idea of Elvis zipping around as a jet pack-wielding spy. This series is shaping up to be a thrilling ride, blending the legend of Elvis with the excitement of espionage. It’s a match made in heaven—or at least in Hollywood.
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