In Here, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright step back in time to portray younger versions of their characters, reuniting under the direction of Forrest Gump filmmaker Robert Zemeckis. This unique drama explores a family’s generational journey in the place they call home, and the actors relied on innovative de-aging technology to bring the story to life. Both Hanks and Wright had to reconnect with their younger selves for their roles, delving into memories of how they moved and interacted in their twenties.
Robin Wright, who plays Margaret Young, found herself recalling the subtleties of being 20. “It was fun because we used this visual effect tool and could see playback immediately,” she explained. Watching herself de-aged, she noticed, “Oh, my eyes are 19, and my smile is 19 years old.” This playback allowed her to adjust her posture and movements, embodying the physicality of a younger self, with shoulders back and arms in, to recreate the feeling of living in a 20-year-old’s body.
Similarly, Tom Hanks, who plays Richard Young, had his own experience adapting to his younger self’s physicality. Laughing, he recalled, “I had to leap off that couch in a way one does when they’re 22.” Hanks and Wright’s onscreen chemistry and their willingness to explore past versions of themselves bring a sense of authenticity to the film’s narrative.
Here is a story about family connections across generations, centered around the home that binds them together. As the characters move through different phases of their lives, the movie reflects on memories and shared experiences that resonate within the walls of their family home. This film marks a rare reunion for Hanks and Wright, bringing back the celebrated Forrest Gump duo in a fresh context with modern technological tools enhancing their performances.
The film debuted at AFI Fest in October and is now set to open in theaters on Friday, distributed by Sony Pictures. Here not only reunites iconic actors but also explores universal themes of aging, memory, and family in a new cinematic landscape, thanks to the groundbreaking de-aging technology. The result is a visually rich, emotionally compelling drama that captures how the passage of time shapes our identities and our homes.
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