Elvis' granddaughter in Mad Max talks

Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, is in talks to star in the next Mad Max movie.

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ELVIS Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough could be set to star in the next Mad Max movie.

The 21-year-old model, who is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, is in talks to boost her acting portfolio with a role in the latest instalment of the series, Mad Max 4: Fury Road, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

It says Keough would play one of the Five Wives, a group of women Max has to save, in the Australian movie.

Production on the George Miller flick has been delayed, with reports the chosen location of Broken Hill is too lush for the film which is set in a deserted and dry town.

The movie is set to start filming in Australia next year.

The part of Max, made famous by Mel Gibson, will be played by Inception star Tom Hardy.

Keough has starred in a handful of films, including The Runaways opposite Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning.