Tom Hanks on Why He Says 35 Is the Worst Age: “Life Is Such a Burden”

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As a long-time fan of Tom Hanks, I must say that it’s always fascinating to see him reflect on his journey through life and cinema. His recent comments about revisiting his 30s in the movie ‘Here’ resonate with me, not just as an admirer of his work, but also as someone who has experienced the same physical transformations that come with age.

Tom Hanks isn’t looking to go back and re-live his 30s.

In the latest film by director Robert Zemeckis titled “Here,” the 68-year-old actor, who uses de-aging technology to portray various ages, was asked by Entertainment Tonight if there was an age in the movie that he particularly enjoyed revisiting.

Nevertheless, Hanks explained that the most challenging phase for them came at number 35. It was during this period when your metabolism slows significantly, gravity begins to wear you down, and your bones start deteriorating. As a result, you tend to stand differently.

The Oscar winner added that he thinks he’s “in better shape now” than when he was in his 30s.

He clarified, “The reason being, now that my children have grown, I’m able to engage in regular exercise, watch my diet, and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Such choices are not always possible when one is 35. Life, at times, can be quite demanding!

In this movie titled Here, Tom Hanks shares the screen with Robin Wright, and it’s a tale that spans generations, focusing on the unique bond families share, encompassing love, heartache, humor, and the human experience as they navigate through it all together.

Tom Hanks, the star of ‘Forrest Gump’, had earlier shared with ‘People’ magazine that although it’s nice to feel young again, he prefers being his current age over being younger.

During the recent premiere of the film at AFI Fest in Los Angeles, Zemeckis discussed with The Hollywood Reporter about the advanced technology they employed to monitor the actors throughout the story’s time span. Collaborating with Metaphysic AI studio, they developed a tool known as Metaphysic Live. This innovative tool applied face swaps and de-aging effects in real-time onto the performances of the actors.

The movie director clarified that they utilized a form of “digital age-alteration” in the production process, enabling actors to view themselves as if they were decades younger during filming, instead of having the changes applied in post-production.

Zemeckis explained, “When they watch it, they think, ‘I need to move faster, speak louder.’ It was crucial for them to observe it.

Here arrives in theaters on Nov. 1.

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2024-11-01 02:25