After the success of the Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis, late singer Elvis Presley will have more of his story told in an all-new documentary. Focusing specifically on his 1968 comeback special, the new documentary is produced by Steve Binder, the director and producer of the “’68 Elvis Comeback Special.” Binder and his Rodan Productions have now officially announced that pre-production has started on a new doc titled Elvis & Steve: The Making of the ’68 Comeback Special.

“Over the last half-century, there’s been so much written and created about Elvis,” Binder said in a statement. “But when it comes to the 1968 special, I’m truly the only one who can tell the behind-the-scenes story of how it came to be – because I’m the only one who was actually there for all that happened.”

He added, “This new documentary will take viewers behind the scenes into the making of the special, and the close bond I developed with Elvis – and the courage and strength he found to defy Col. Tom Parker and take his career into a totally different direction, none of which would have been possible without the special. My documentary Elvis & Steve will show the immense drama and enormous passion that went into the making of the special.”

Binder’s other work in his storied career includes directing the classic rock-and-roll feature film The T.A.M.I. Show, which featured major artists like The Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, James Brown, The Beach Boys, Lesley Gore, and more. He also directed the NBC music series Hullabaloo and worked as a director and producer on multiple specials for Diana Ross. The acclaimed filmmaker’s other notable works include Petula in 1968 featuring Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte as well as the Emmy Award-winning Barry Manilow Special. In 1978, Binder produced and directed late legend Olivia Newton-John in her ABC special Olivia which featured ABBA and Andy Gibb.

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Spencer Proffer Will Also Produce Elvis & Steve

Joining Binder with the new doc’s production is acclaimed music and media producer Spencer Proffer, who worked on the hit book Elvis ’68 Comeback from Thunder Bay Press. Proffer also served as a producer of the Paramount+ doc The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie. Previously, Proffer and Binder collaborated on the 50th Anniversary event for the Elvis ’68 Comeback Special.

In a statement, Proffer noted, “I’m proud to continue my decades-long professional and personal association with Steve Binder, one of the most innovative creators in entertainment. Steve opens the vault to share a buddy story that is revealing, poignant and an explosive time capsule that offers a new perspective on the inner workings of Elvis, Colonel Parker and a director who took risks and made history in the process.”

More details are expected to be announced soon for Elvis & Steve: The Making of the ’68 Comeback Special. The film is planned for a 2023 release, via Rodan Productions, with no specific date announced at this time.