When Tom Hanks graces the screen, it seems as though the art of acting flows effortlessly from him. While undoubtedly possessing immense talent, facing Clint Eastwood in a collaborative endeavour proves to be an entirely different story.<\/p>\n
Tom Hanks, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in cinematic history, has adorned the casts of numerous masterpieces and collaborated with some of the most distinguished directors in the industry. Yet, when he took on the leading role in one of Clint Eastwood\u2019s acclaimed films, he found himself subjected to the exacting standards of the Hollywood legend.<\/p>\n
Hanks went so far as to liken his experience to being worked tirelessly, drawing a parallel to his role in \u201cSully.\u201d Though the film stands as a shining example of a true-story adaptation, the process wasn\u2019t exactly a walk in the park.<\/p>\n
Speaking on The Graham Norton Show in 2016, Hanks shed light on the unique working style Eastwood employs: \u201cHe treats his actors like horses. Because when he was doing Rawhide [in the 1960s]\u2026 a Western, he had all these old directors who made a big deal about yelling \u2018action! We\u2019re rolling, all right, stand by everybody ready, action!\u2019 And every time they would do that the horses would bolt. So when you\u2019re in a Clint Eastwood movie you don\u2019t even know the camera is rolling and you just hear over your shoulder, \u2018All right, go ahead,\u2019 [in a very quiet voice].\u201d<\/p>\n
This hushed approach, borne from Eastwood\u2019s early experiences with Westerns to avoid startling the horses, has evidently become a hallmark of his directorial style. However, Hanks clarified that despite its seemingly gentle nature, it was, in fact, \u201cintimidating as hell.\u201d<\/p>\n
Perhaps it\u2019s the tone, or perhaps it\u2019s simply a byproduct of working under the discerning gaze of a Hollywood luminary. Eastwood, a seasoned veteran of Westerns, is renowned for his unwavering discipline and adherence to principles, especially in the realm of direction. It appears that his reputation for exactitude is well-founded.<\/p>\n
The film that brought these two formidable talents together, \u201cSully,\u201d not only stands as one of Clint Eastwood\u2019s more recent cinematic achievements but also ranks among the finest entries in Tom Hanks\u2019 illustrious filmography of recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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