Tom Hanks isn't happy about his upcoming movie, Greyhound as it is set to release on an online streaming platform, Apple TV+. The latest movie will be available on July 20 while it was supposed to release on big screens on Father's Day.
However, it seems coronavirus has again affected the legendary actor but in a different way. Along with many other movies, even Hanks' movie has been scheduled on Apple TV+ and the actor spoke with brutal honesty about being hurt.
Greyhound is special to Hanks in so many ways and one of them is the screenplay, which is written by him. The movie is inspired by The Good Shepherd, a C.S. Forester novel released in 1955. The 63-year-old is also starred in the movie portraying Ernest Krause, US Navy Commander.
The Forrest Gump star mentioned that the entire cast and crew of the movie had no idea back then that it was going to hit small screen amid coronavirus pandemic. It was obvious to hope for releasing Greyhound in big cities and get smashing box office success.
However, Hanks told how he finds many similarities between the ongoing pandemic and the characters of his movie. Moreover, while discussing the way it’s going to be released and not going to see the traditional celebrations throughout the country, the actor told that it is frustrating for him.
In an interview with The Guardian, the Apollo 13 actor revealed that he is heartbroken, “I don’t mean to make angry my Apple overlords, but there is a difference in picture and sound quality.”
While the actor appreciated the fact that Apple TV+ has provided a platform to showcase their movie and reach to the audiences, at the same time the actor is absolutely disappointed with no premiere and release in the pandemic.
Hanks called Apple TV+ as a gem and a savior who offered his movie an opportunity to see the sun and he also counted the advantages of releasing on an online streaming platform. The actor had a conversation with Datebook, in which he said that the biggest advantage of releasing a film online is that everyone gets to see simultaneously.
The Academy Award winning actor did mention again with brutal honesty that he is not happy because 800 people won't be able to enter the same room as strangers and then come back after 88 minutes with something common after watching Greyhound.