Elvis divides audiences in Cannes. Not the musician, the new film by Baz Luhrmann. For some, Elvis is the most spectacular superhero film of the year that has nothing to do with Marvel and DC. Others take issue with the actual protagonist of the film: Elvis’ manipulative manager, Colonel Tom Parkerplayed by Tom Hanks.
Colonel Tom benefited immensely from his protégé’s earnings and exploited his protégé’s weaknesses and insecurities for his own profit. But even if Tom Hanks now arrived on the dark side of the force seems there is an antagonistic role that would be too much even for him: that of the James Bond villain.
Don’t feel like an action antagonist: Tom Hanks doesn’t want to be a one-dimensional villain
Because the role is surprisingly inscrutable by Tom Hanks standards, the actor was asked several times at the film’s press conference in Cannes about his preparation process and his dealings with the historical figure. However, the star himself emphasized that Colonel Tom also had very positive sides to himself, and that’s why not a one-dimensional antagonist be – in contrast to the opponents of the most famous action franchise in the world.
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“I’m not interested in playing a villain just to [so etwas zu sagen wie]: ‘Before I kill you, Mister Bond‘Look at what I’ve prepared!'”according to Hanks. “That’s OK, I understand that. But that’s not for me.”
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The actor’s statement was followed by loud laughter at the press conference. Because basically he’s right. Regardless of whether Mads Mikkelsen, Rami Malek or Christoph Waltz: It often seems as if villains are so impressively unsuccessful at killing James Bond because they first have to explain their plan to him in detail.
Nevertheless, it would certainly be exciting Tom Hanks as an unlikely Bond antagonist to see. Who knows: Maybe those responsible for the Hollywood star will make an exception and let him have a say in his final monologue.
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