Tom Hanks, a seasoned actor in Hollywood with a long resume of achievements, has had his fair share of special occasions while working on set. Not all of them, though, have been enjoyable. Hanks recently opened up about his harrowing experience while collaborating with Clint Eastwood, the legendary director.
“When Movie Magic Gets Scary”: Tom Hanks Opens Up About His Challenging Time Working with Clint Eastwood
In 2016, Hanks opened up on The Graham Norton Show about his role in the movie Sully: Miracle on the Hudson. In an intriguing analogy to the director’s work on the 1960s television series “Rawhide,” he compared Eastwood’s approach to working with actors to that of handling horses. Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood’s Difficult World.
Tom Hanks received numerous accolades for his portrayal of Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood’s Sully: Miracle on the Hudson, despite his hectic schedule filled with filming, promotions, and award shows. Hanks’ time on set, however, was hardly enjoyable.
Hanks talked openly about being intimidated by Eastwood’s distinctive directing style while appearing on The Graham Norton Show. He described the director’s reserved demeanor and unusual method of giving directions, choosing a gentle approach rather than the standard “Cut!” command.
Hanks made light of the intimidating nature of Eastwood’s “That’s enough of that” instruction to the cast. Hanks acknowledged Eastwood’s desire for authenticity in capturing the reality of the moment despite the difficulties.
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Tom Hanks praised the movie’s realism and thanked and respected Clint Eastwood for his commitment to creating a masterpiece while discussing his work on The Graham Norton Show. Chesley Sullenberger, the real-life Sully, participated actively in the film’s production, according to Hanks.
Hanks remembered Sullenberger’s meticulous attention to detail, bringing a dog-eared, marked-up script with notes and comments. Sully’s dedication to accurately portraying the process and feelings of the extraordinary event was evident from his level of involvement.
Tom Hanks achieved a great deal by playing Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who performed a daring emergency landing on the Hudson River. The true-story-based drama from 2016 received favorable reviews and was a box office hit, taking in over $240 million.
