Tom Hanks’ First Book Is About the Struggles Of Hollywood

Tom Hanks did not stop his hand from writing about the “foolish” things he’s done and “the mistakes he’s survived”. He was brutally honest about spending many years of his life in Hollywood and the lessons he’s learned. But mostly, he shares a detailed account of what goes into making the movies he starred in.

Tom Hanks – Talks About the Plot Of His Upcoming Novel “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece”

The two-time Oscar winner is working on his first book and it’s about what he knows best: movies. “The Making Of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece”, out May 9, 2023, is Tom Hanks’ way of sharing his wide knowledge and experience of the entertainment industry, which he has accumulated over the decades he’s spent starring in blockbuster movies.

Per the official synopsis, it will be about the movie making business and the “colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film and the humble comic book that inspired it.”

During an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the star revealed that the plot is drawn from his lived experiences.

“Every character in the book does something I’ve experienced while making a movie, as well as discovered a philosophy or learned an important lesson. Even the foolish moments are some kind of stunt I’ve pulled or mistake I’ve survived,” he said.

“The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece” Plot Details And Characters

The novel actually spans several decades and showcases how American culture has evolved since World War II. A part of the book is set in 1947, and tells the story of a soldier returning home from war who leaves a lasting impression on his talented 5-year-old nephew.

The boy grows up to become a comic book artist in 1970, making his uncle one of his central characters.

Moving forward to our present time, a director chooses to adapt that comic book into a big-budget superhero movie. Of course you know that such an interesting story will have to be complemented with interesting characters. The characters include an “”extremely difficult” male actor and a “wonderful” leading lady actress. In addition, the book features an “eccentric” director, producer, production assistant and more fun and relatable crew members.

“The source for a movie can go back as many years as are in history. A story turns on a single moment in the life of someone, then all the anecdotes of the current day magnify that moment,” Hanks said of the plot. “Going back to 1947 makes sense, as would have starting in, say, 1559. Human yearning has proven to be timeless.”

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