Tom Hanks on combating his 'nice guy' image in new movie

Tom Hanks catches up with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, discussing everything from the importance of meditation to releasing his “inner crank” in his new film, “A Man Called Otto.” Hanks also shares what it was like working with his wife and son while on set.
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#TomHanks #Film #AManCalledOtto

[@carolablue5293]

"No one is a stranger once you know their story." Good line.

[@user-yp5eu8ur1j]

Tom Hanks is an extraordinary man. All the films with his participation that I have seen are filled with some kind of divine energy. What a blessing to know that he lives on earth. And believe that we will soon see him in a new role. I am grateful to him for all the roles he played! For his soulful Gepetto in the beautiful new film Pinocchio. May God send HEALTH to Tom Hanks. And he will present himself to us in numerous works in the cinema.

[@007Julie]

I just love Tom Hanks so, so much. His movies have shaped my entire life, from Turner and Hooch to Sleepless in Seattle, That Thing to Do and oh my goodness Philadelphia, Forrest Gump and Cast Away. His Apple+ movie Greyhound it’s so breathtaking, I hope he keeps making movies for many more years to come.

[@luperios7085]

Love all of Tom Hank's movies & always enjoy listening to his interviews.

[@shirleyo1758]

Tom is such a great actor. Friends and I are going to Otto tomorrow. Looking forward to it. I did not know his son was acting the younger Otto, that's good to know. Tom has provided the American people with such great movies.. God bless you Tom and your beautiful family.

[@Verbsdescribeus]

Love the way he talks about doing cinema and finding the truth in this art. Just watched A man called Otto at the theater and I had no idea the younger Otto was Tom Hanks 26 year old son. Now I love the movie even more!

[@lindaanderson279]

The movie is wonderful and the interviews extend that pleasure .yes ! I’m going to see it again . Love Tom Hanks and his family .😊

[@maxinedavieds6104]

Just returned from seeing Otto. You get lost in his character. He’s simply the best.

[@ednajeanamos7224]

SO IT is worth seeing. I have wanted to see it ever since the first commercial

[@lorrivaughn9066]

Remember when Tom Hanks was in Big. Fantastic growth through the years and films.

[@dianehartung5954]

I Love Tom Hanks! From Sleepless in Seattle, You've GOT MAIL, Saving Private Ryan To all the Toy Story movies!, thanks to my Grandsons, watching all day long, Loving Woody Charater for Years!!!! All day long and Loving it.. He is a Treasure!!!❤❤❤

[@glomain1748]

This was legendary I love u savannah Tom Hanks keep up y'all amazing work peace love n happiness to u all

[@danhugeis]

I have a brown jacket and I'm completely persuaded that nobody would ever wear that. Now I'm going much better, thank you Tom Hanks for this, I'm pretty happy to know that I didn't wasted my money! Have a nice day 👍

[@richardnogalez8772]

He is an American treasure Truly!!

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Btw saw this when first broadcast….awesome…thanks boo❣️❣️❣️

[@justayoutuber1906]

No matter what show he is on, Hanks makes the host feel like his best friend. Amazing guy.

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Omg. CANT WAIT TO C THIS!!!!!!!

[@garyperkovac1002]

Tom. A great performer talking up a "great performance" during an interview on Today. He sure talks up a storm... Man... Let me catch my breath.

[@viviannaallen7316]

I LOVE Tom Hanks❣️❣️❣️

[@marvinmartin4692]

Wonderful wonderful movie! I want to see it again!

[@AndrewNation13]

Thank yous both very much, that was special as heck. 😄

[@roxy5588]

For me the nicest guy in the world and the best actor in Hollywood period! I will never have anything bad to say about Tom Hanks. I am desperate to see this film.

[@RDStudios]

Savannah Guthrie does great interviews. It's like she is talking to an old friend about a new project and makes them feel at ease. Tom is also great, as always. ;)

[@bloofan06]

No one but Tom Hanks would pick a new name for a remake of a movie because someone else had already played that character. He really is a nice guy; always has been and always will be. I just love him to pieces.

[@stamps4fungin]

Saw Otto movie yesterday, it was very good, although sad.

[@joycenaylor4488]

His son performed an amazing role!

[@estradafamilyadventure7449]

Great interview

[@suesturges6022]

Please don’t retire yet, Tom!!! January 24, 2023

[@jeanster1000]

I didn't stay for the credits...Did NoT know that was his kid...OMG So cute...

[@js7521]

Tom. Lots of love from sweden ❤❤❤

[@Michele-zn5yi]

The book is great, I can't wait to see this movie.

[@Jessica_Jones]

Love this so much. And love Otto's story! Also as someone who has watched You've Got Mail countless times, it made me so happy to hear him use the phrase, "legal addictive stimulants" haha. Oh Tom, you are delightful!

[@dragon2067]

I enjoyed this movie. Was an interesting blend of humor with a dark tone.

[@lisaterry2387]

Love Tom Hanks!! ONe of my favs is "Larry Crowne" with Julia Roberts!! Stellar movie and acting!!

[@joannemurdock7899]

I loved Tom Hanks in Elvis ! He deserves the Best Supporting Oscar award! 👍🥰Fr.Australia

[@sandraammons6672]

Just love him‼️

[@piapepsijackson677]

Hi Jack I LOVE YOU WE ARE LOVED FROM NYC TO LA , BOSTON MA.

[@thomasdulaney1054]

He is the Jimmy Stewart of the 21st century. He is a true gentleman. He is also my namesake.

[@Squirrel36]

He is a handsome guy, too!

[@mr29]

I was blown away by de Armas in Blonde. I am really rooting for her on Tuesday.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 67TH BIRTHDAY TOM HANKS !!!

[@arupsan]

After “ Terminal “ this one is a great movie from him .

[@Rogue_Wave5150]

I ride w his son all the time super chill

[@John-ph8rq]

Both good peeps.

[@user-if9pn8su6z]

I cried I laughed I loved it

[@luciaroslingshaw2112]

Thanks for doing a coffee for Vets! Such a great effort.

[@Julieglam3]

Otto was a quintessential Tom Hanks role. The role of Tom Parker in Elvis, not so much. I think he did that for fun and to get to work with Baz...

[@donnawalther2660]

Elite

[@solangeperez2773]

I loved the new movie, ""Otto""❤

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

I am delirious from lack of sleep, apparently…. Omg. Ok. I HAVE to go to bed soon

[@aliceharvey7133]

Love this man, he's a good movie STAR

[@Squirrel36]

Tom is a true prince!

[@galepatrick1702]

This latest movie with Tom Hanks well worth seeing - stellar cast (cat included) - accolades to Tom's 'Otto" - loved this film-

[@marymarks7046]

Fantastic movie. I sent to the movies all by myself for the first time and I was thoroughly entertained. It was a touching film. I cried and laughed and cried.

[@gatorjay7972]

A curmudgeon is a great person. I am a curmudgeon and proud of it.

[@paw-za-tivepooch4508]

Tom is a talented actor

[@dashcan8479]

He can never compare to Lt. Dan

[@Largentina.]

Tom has a leg up on Lt Dan though.

[@tracysimmons9319]

🤣🤣

[@marieazrak1951]

Another one of my favorite movies is Forrest Gump

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

R u ok???? I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

What going on here?

[@chrismclaugh9023]

Love Tom.

[@maureybest4437]

Love Tom Hanks

[@questionalways628]

He went to the Island 😴

[@ChrisDoyle2112]

I don’t see the resemblance at all.

[@stargazer5073]

This interview just ruined the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tom's a wonderful actor!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jennifernebraska9728]

Blindsided us with its suicide theme. Not being ready for this theme and being blindsided in the theater this has ruined every Tom Hanks movie for me.

[@okayimbackwhateverjones]

The movie is already out?

[@joycenaylor4488]

I agree! There have been to many suicides in my circle, and after the first two in the movie, I thought I'd have to leave. I didn't out of love and respect for Tom! It had a great ending, so I'm glad I stayed!

[@KimWH.2]

No need for Savannah, just need to hear Tom ❤️

[@fourshore502]

im really surprised that jerry seinfeld is a meditator tbh.

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

HAHAHAAAAAAAA

[@LAFITZ10]

WHAT "nice guy image"?? after SCREAMING in the faces of his young fans?????? um yeahn NO no mister nice guy LOL

[@Largentina.]

This is such a clownish take.

[@bobsburgers3261]

And he was on epstein island on the flight logs. Is that a 'childish' take? I mean technically he was taking children ... Sicko

[@Largentina.]

@@bobsburgers3261 Lucky Tom. Also when did anyone say anything about a childish take?

[@bobsburgers3261]

@@Largentina. it's a child trafficking reference. I tried to flip it but it obviously went over the old boiled egg

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA

[@rachelgates509]

Yeah Hanx… with an X. Cause he’s street like that lol

[@errolwillis520]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮😮😮😮😂😂😂Rair music is very important for me and is williis TC POWER Lords of all levels of the future Rair of all those people who box Doctor Starboy Stargirl

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Lmao……pee…../o2

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Wtf!!! I saw this on Saturday????? R u serious????? Noooooo way……

[@007Julie]

And of course he has a line of coffee instead of vodka or tequila.

[@fourshore502]

hes wrong about one thing, and that is you get to choose everything except family. but you dont get to choose neighbours.

[@sheilajohnson6478]

I used to be one of Tom Hanks big fans, but he lost a ton of my respect after he wasn’t very nice about President Trump. I did go today to see his movie and it was good. I’m still standoffish with him. Why can’t celebrities keep their mouths shut about politics?

[@beemerdon]

He has a very nice toupee almost undetectable

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Omg!!! You and HE were separated at birth❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️. A compliment, fyi…😳💋💋

[@marieazrak1951]

I have a question why do women in films have to be so thin looking why can’t they have women films have disabilities include people with disabilities of all different body types like even plus size because to me a movie like hairspray where you see both skinny and plus size Ann Curry people all in it was awesome and same thing with. A league of their own where are you see skinny and kind curvey/plus size people in it

[@Sunny_dayz.]

I mean…they main leading lady was literally heavily pregnant the whole movie

[@tsc1945]

SAVANNAH….why oh why didn’t you either get a manicure…or at least take your battered nail polish off?? Not very professional….whether it’s Tom Hanks….or Joe Schmo…… It only takes about 2 minutes to remove……..

[@janerussell8145]

To bad this interview is ruined by the world's worst journalist (I cringe to even call her that)

[@Largentina.]

A journalist is a journalist. Being good or bad at it doesn't change the fact of their employment.

[@marilynadams349]

He speaks a great truth! Electronics! Boo!

[@Largentina.]

*Marilyn said while typing through an electronic device*

[@daneh5262]

Strange how Issac kappy called him out shows up dead. now all of a sudden he’s everywhere trying to maintain that special image of himself. Even stranger how the media didn’t even mention it.

[@gailwebb9619]

You know that’s all made up QANON nonsense, right? Tom Hanks never did anything to him.

[@daneh5262]

@@gailwebb9619 it was never proven to be made up have you ever looked up Isaac kappy? Did you hear what happened to him and how he was exposing people one of them denied it and called him deluded only to be found out last year it was true and he was arrested again no mention in the media even though kappy was in the picture with the man he called out.

[@phyllisjpresley288]

Used to like him ....then he went political

[@victorgabovic5495]

I think Tom Hanks is so creepy, yuk

[@daneh5262]

He’s so fake

[@thomasdoyne]

Wasn’t a nice guy to his wife and kids and while he was on epstines island

[@NancyHood-MacLeod]

Hey hon….it’s 08:14:00 ST time now….check out is 12:00:00…….I need time to pack, find. Flight….nut wanted to :rest”….bc , again, haven’t slept…so how can I go anywhere today??? SO..>I am staying here another nite…..k??? Thought you may have wanted to be informed of, ER, aware of, ER, said, er, aforementioned, fact, er, statement…….phew!!! THAT was exhausting!!!…….🥵🤓😋😳🤗😱🫢