Tom Hanks dodges questions about the controversial Dutch accent he used to play Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis’ biographical film at the Cannes press conference
By Alesia Stanford for Dailymail.Com
Posted: 23:50, 26 May 2022 | Updated: 00:29, 27 May 2022
Tom Hanks and his co-stars received a standing ovation for 10 minutes at the end of Elvis’ screening at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
But the 65-year-old actor, who plays Elvis coach Colonel Tom Parke, in the biographical film directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann, avoided questions about his questionable Dutch accent at a press conference later. of the screening, Variety reported Thursday.
The Oscar winner put on a big suit to portray his character and adopted the Dutch accent, which some critics say is distracting and unauthentic.
Colonel Tom Hanks, 65, plays Colonel Tom Parker in Elvis. He avoided questions about the questionable Dutch accent used in the film at a Cannes Film Festival press conference, according to Variety on Thursday; seen Thursday in Cannes, France
Parker was born in the Netherlands in 1909 and emigrated illegally to the United States when he was 20 years old.
The former carnival worker eventually changed his name and became involved in promoting music, eventually becoming the type of King of Rock and Roll.
At a press conference to promote the film, the veteran actor dodged questions about the choice to speak with an accent and instead talked about his research on the background and character of the former worker of the film. carnival.
Accent: The Oscar winner wore a big suit and adopted a Dutch accent to portray the man who left the Netherlands at the age of 20, changed his name and reinvented himself in the United States.
“As for his background, I don’t think anyone knew the Colonel’s background,” the versatile actor explained.
“There are extraordinary, sensationalist and melodramatic stories about why and how he left Holland. opportunity to do the same?
Parker is believed to have never booked Elvis to perform abroad due to his lack of legal status in the United States.
Side step: In a press conference with director Baz Luhrman, 59, and co-star Austin Butler, 30, the veteran actor dodged questions about the adoption of the Dutch accent, a move that some critics they say it can distract the audience.
Standing O: The film received a standing ovation after its screening in Cannes. Seen here with Priscilla Presley, Olivia De Jong, Baz Luhrmann and Austin Butler
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Parker, who received the honorary title of Colonel after helping former country singer Jimmie Davis win the governor’s career in Louisiana, signed an exclusive contract with the Heartbreak Hotel singer in 1956 and remained in charge. of his affairs until the singer’s death in August 1977.
Production was halted during the pandemic when Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, were diagnosed with Covid-19.
At the premiere, director Baz Luhrmann credited the courage of the traveling actor to return (after his recovery) and the courage of this cast and team to go through Covid and finish this film. movie “.
Elvis opens in theaters on June 24.
Brave: The veteran actor was diagnosed with Covid in 2020 and the production of the film closed. Director Baz Luhrmann praised Tom’s “courage” to return to the project