There have been ongoing discussions in Hollywood lately about nepotism in the industry, as many big names are currently sons and daughters of other big names. So far, actors like Zoë Kravitz, Lily-Rose Depp and Lily Collins has defended her success Yup “OG nepo baby” Jamie Lee Curtis called the speech “painful”. The latest to add to the conversation is Tom Hanks, as one of his sons, Truman Hanks, star of his new film, A man named Otto.
In the movie premiere 2023 Truman Hanks plays a younger version of Tom Hanks’ grumpy character in flashback sequences to Otto’s backstory. When the father of four was asked about the baby nepo discussion in light of this, here’s what he had to say:
Look, it’s a family affair. It’s what we’ve always done, it’s what all our children have grown up with. We have four children, they are all very creative… They are all involved in some sort of storytelling. If we were a plumbing supply company or ran the flower shop down the street, the whole family would take up time at some point, even if it was just inventory at the end of the day.
while you talk to The sun Hanks noted that many industries have families involved. His words recall those of Kate Hudson, daughter of Goldie Hawn, who Says he sees nepotism ‘much more in business’ of Hollywood, while saying he believes storytelling is in his “blood.” Hank continued:
What doesn’t change, no matter what, no matter who, what your last name is, is whether it works or not… That’s the problem every time one of us goes out and tries to tell a new story or create something, for example eg. has a beginning, middle, or end. Our last names don’t matter. We have to do the work to make it a real and authentic experience for the audience, and that’s a bigger job than figuring out if someone is going to try to hurt us or not.
As Hanks shared, according to him, it doesn’t matter where you’re from because you have to “work” to get there. Truman Hanks is the third son of 27-year-old Tom Hanks, who previously landed another small role in another of his father’s 2020 films. world news. He also often works behind the scenes of Hollywood productions, working as a camera assistant on films such as anger of man, Black Widow and Steven Spielberg West Side History.
Tom Hanks is right when he says that Hollywood is a “family affair”. Along with his wife Rita Wilson as an actress and singer, their eldest son, Colin Hanks, has worked as an actor for over 25 years, most recently starring in The offer. Hanks’ first middle child is Elizabeth Hanks, who landed a few roles in the past but pursued a career as a writer and founded her own media company. Tom Hanks’ second son is Chet Hanks, who was an actor, made hip hop music and ran his own online gym. In the past, Chet Hanks has said yes “very privileged” but “wasn’t pampered” by his famous parents .
You can see Tom and Truman Hanks at A man named Otto in theaters January 13.
Source: Cinemablend
