Anticipation surrounding Robert Zemeckis’ latest film project ‘Here’ has reached new heights with the recent reveal of images showing a digitally rejuvenated Tom Hanks.
Marking a significant reunion of the team behind ‘Forrest Gump’, this groundbreaking drama promises to be a visual and emotional masterpiece.
What do we know about the production of ‘Here’ by Robert Zemeckis?
‘Here’ is a film that challenges traditional cinema conventions with its unique visual approach. Robert Zemeckis, known for his ability for technical and narrative innovation, has taken his passion for visual effects to a new level. The film will use a combination of traditional makeup and digital de-aging effects to transform Tom Hanks and Robin Wright through different stages of their lives.
The team behind ‘Here’ includes long-time collaborators such as screenwriter Eric Roth, who co-wrote the film with Zemeckis. This creative partnership has been instrumental in bringing to life a story that is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Richard McGuire, published in 2014.
The production also features an all-star cast including Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Dockery and many more, all adding depth to the characters who inhabit the story’s central house for more than a century.
The camera never moves, zooms or rotates. However, time moves quickly, capturing more than 100 years of life in an American living room in a 104-minute story. This approach has been compared to early silent films, before the invention of montage.
What’s new with Tom Hanks’ career?
Tom Hanks remains an unstoppable force in the film industry. In 2023, he was part of the ensemble cast of ‘Asteroid City’, a science fiction romantic comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. The plot centers on a Junior Stargazer convention in a retro-futuristic version of 1955 and features an all-star cast including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeffrey Wright.
In addition, Hanks has confirmed his participation in ‘Toy Story 5’, scheduled for release in 2026, where he will reprise his iconic role as Woody, continuing the beloved Pixar animated saga.
What is ‘Here’ by Robert Zemeckis about?
‘Here’ offers a deep exploration of life and mortality through the lens of a single room. The story centers on the living room of an American house, a place where the lives of several generations unfold. Tom Hanks plays Richard, a baby boomer who lives in the house at different stages of his life, from his youth in the ’60s to his old age in the ’80s and beyond. Robin Wright plays Margaret, his girlfriend and later wife, who also experiences her own journey of aging and transformation.
The narrative of ‘Here’ not only focuses on Richard and Margaret, but also on the people who lived in the house before and after them. Paul Bettany and Kelly Reilly play Richard’s parents, a World War II veteran, and his stay-at-home wife, respectively. The film also features Michelle Dockery and Gwilym Lee as the house’s first residents in the early 20th century, and Nicholas Pinnock and Nikki Amuka-Bird as a couple facing the social conflicts of 2020.
The innovative use of panels on the screen allows for a seamless transition between different eras, showing how the living room changes over the years. A 1960s television transforms into a 1930s radio, guiding the viewer through time in a way that allows stories from different eras to be intertwined.
When is ‘Here’ released?
The release date of ‘Here’ is scheduled for November 15, 2024.
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