Behind the Scenes with Eastwood and Hanks
When you talk about impactful films, ‘Sully’ is definitely one of them. This 2016 biographical drama was helmed by the legendary Clint Eastwood and starred Tom Hanks. The pairing of these two kings of Hollywood resulted in an unforgettable film. Despite some hard moments during the making, Hanks stunned Eastwood with his new ways of playing the hero.
Being Tom Hanks: Playing the Hero
Tom Hanks is super famous for playing good guys who succeed in incredible situations. In ‘Sully,’ he became the real-life pilot, Chesley Sullenberger – the gent who landed a plane on the Hudson River and turned into an immediate hero. Hanks told The New York Times that Eastwood’s awareness of him always playing the good guy made him try out fresh techniques to give life to his character.
Whispers and Horses: Eastwood’s Unique Way of Directing
The way Eastwood directs was hard to adjust to for Hanks at first. Apparently, Eastwood is like a horse whisperer but with actors. He prefers to give instructions in a low, gentle voice. This was pretty scary for Hanks. But in the end, they got on the same page, and the result was a big hit, loved by the audience and the critics.
‘Sully’ was a box office smash, earning $243 million on a $60 million budget. Even Chesley Sullenberger, the hero Hanks played, gave him high praise for his acting in the film.
Kiefer Sutherland Falls under Eastwood’s Magic
At 94, Eastwood is still whipping up brilliant movies. His next one is a courtroom drama, ‘Juror No.2.’ One of the stars is none other than Kiefer Sutherland. He’s a huge fan of Eastwood’s work. So much so, he wrote a fan letter to him, telling him how much he loved his work and would love to be in his last film.
In his letter, Sutherland gave special props to Eastwood’s movie ‘Play Misty For Me.’ His fan letter rocked it – Eastwood cast him in his next project. It’s clear that a lot of actors would love the chance to work with Eastwood. With his fantastic work and many awards under his belt, who could blame them?
‘Juror No.2’ is set to hit the theatres in the fall of 2024. Alongside Sutherland, it stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Zoey Deutch, Leslie Bibb, Chris Messina, J. K. Simmons, and Gabriel Basso.
How to See’ Sully’ Again
Feeling like watching ‘Sully’ again? You can find it on Apple TV+. The work that Eastwood and Hanks did together on this film proves how hard they work to deliver brilliant performances, always trying to push past their own limits.
So, there you have it! The story behind the unique collaboration between Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks on ‘Sully.’ It’s a neat peek into the world behind the camera, the tough but rewarding process of creating a film loved by many. With their dedication and ability to push through personal challenges, Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks continue to inspire and entertain us all.