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Tom Hanks has reunited with legendary director Robert Zemeckis for his upcoming film with Robin Wright.Hereexplores the lives of multiple generations living in one home, showcasing the events from a single camera angle.
However, the movie received generally negative reviews from critics on its premiere at the AFI Fest. Another criticized aspect of the film was the AI technology used to painstakingly de-age the actors. Hanks described the experience but his woes still could not triumph the ordeal he had to face during the shooting of another hit film.
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Herefeatured the reunion ofForrest Gump‘s fantastic trio,Robert Zemeckis,Tom Hanks, andRobin Wright. The actor had previously collaborated with the filmmaker for successful ventures likeCast Away,The Polar Express, and the live-actionPinocchio.
After 1994 the leads shared the screen once again this time as Richard and Margaret Young but one aspect worried fans. The movie relied heavily on AI technology to portray a younger version of the couple for the plotline.
On one hand, it’s like, ‘Holy cow that’s what we look like’.You know its true we did use a form of AI [cue ominuous music]. The other thing is- I have to jump off this couch with the alacrity of a 17-year-old.
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Even though they tried their best because of Hanks’ extensive filmography, the image of his younger self is still fresh in people’s minds. TheYou’ve Got Maillead spoke about the excruciating efforts it took to help get the perfect shot inThe Late Showwith Stephen Colbert.
Some of these takes, we had to go to 35 takes on it because we only had the scene. There were no cuts no edits, there were no close-ups.
The actor spoke about having to act as a young man, channelling the youthful spirit and vigour that he no longer hand. TheElvisactor confessed that sometimes they had to reshoot some scenes because his actions did not match the required age of the character. However, even this pain could not surpass the disastrous experience he had inCast Away.
The time we almost lost a method actor to an infection
Hanks is often counted among the likes ofMarlon Brando,Robert De Niro, andChristian Balefor his perfectionist ways. The actor is renowned for being dedicated to his craft, sometimes taking things a bit too far.
Situations turned for the worst during the filming of his survival drama filmCast Away.The chilling movie won over both the audience and critics while theFinchactor was also nominated for Best Actor in 2001.
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However, all of this took a lot of physical and emotional toll on the actor who almost lost his life.KOIMOIreported that to nail his role of a man stranded on an island, Hanks decided to experiment in real life.
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The actor lost a lot of weight and allegedly stopped bathing for days, but this steamrolled into a deadly infection when he got a cut on his leg. He acquired a staph infection which could have led to near-death situations due to blood poisoning.
The doctor said to me, ‘What’s the matter with you, you idiot? You could have died from this thing’. Then we had to shut down production for three weeks because the doctors said, ‘No way is this kid getting in the water’.
Fortunately, they halted the filming and allowed the actor to recuperate following professional advise. This case of severe method acting almost cost Hollywood one of the greatest actors.
Hereis scheduled to be released on 14 June 2025 in theatre.
Cast Awayis currently available to watch on Prime Video.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
