Having an envious Hollywood career largely built out of versatility and perfection, Tom Hanks is often known for his projects based on intricate conspiracy theories. However, despite working in films and shows that revolve around that controversial corner of the internet, Hanks prefers refraining from those theories.
Despite making a career out of his role as Robert Langdon in various adaptations of Dan Brown’s books, which are all about conspiracies, Tom Hanks prefers to not mix reality with his films. Claiming that he’s not into conspiracies when the cameras aren’t rolling, Hanks noted that it would take some hardcore convincing before he starts believing in such theories.
Tom Hanks Isn’t a Fan of Conspiracy Theories
After appearing in several acclaimed movies, Tom Hanks turned to the franchise film adaptation of Dan Brown novels. Embracing the conspiracy world with his role as Robert Langdon in various adaptations of the books, Hanks appeared in The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, and Inferno. However, it seems, despite his phenomenal embodiment of the fictional character, Hanks isn’t much of a conspiracy theory fan.
When the cameras aren’t rolling, Tom Hanks prefers focusing on reality and practicality rather than conspiracy theories. Despite taking on the truly wild conspiracy-packed adventure projects, featuring the Illuminati, and the Catholic Church, Hanks isn’t a believer of such concepts. During an interview with Movies.ie, the actor even mentioned how he “loves to break down” conspiracy theories.
“I usually start it with this question: ‘How stupid are you, that you got to believe this kind of evidence?’. I like nice, empirical evidence, I like historical fact. Because, otherwise, everything is a conspiracy theory. Everything is a conspiracy theory. So, I don’t believe them all, and sometimes I go out of my way to find out why they’re not accurate.”
Admitting that he will need a lot of legitimate convincing before he starts believing in any of the conspiracy theories, Tom Hanks mentioned that he finds the ideas dumb. He even mentioned how he prefers to stay away from that corner of the internet.
Tom Hanks’ Most Movies Are Rooted in Reality
While there are controversies surrounding the popular conspiracy theories, as few people find it convincing while others find it dumb, Tom Hanks isn’t confused about his opinion on them. Openly calling the theories dumb concepts, Hanks admitted pushing all of those believers out of his way.
Thankfully, not all of Tom Hanks’ projects are based on conspiracy theories. Apart from the Dan Brown projects, Hanks rarely involves himself in such fantasy-based films and shows. The actor rather prefers to stay grounded and focus on reality. Perhaps, that’s the reason why most of his projects are rooted in reality.
Although the conspiracy-packed Robert Langdon movies remain bafflingly popular at the box office, Tom Hanks is known for his inclination towards reality-based films like Forrest Gump, A Man Called Otto, Sully, and more. Therefore, passionately shutting down flat Earth believers and controversial conspiracy theories, Hanks maintains his unwavering focus on reality.
