In a recent interview, legendary director Ron Howard spilled the beans on one of the most bizarre behind-the-scenes moments from his upcoming film, Inferno – and it involves Tom Hanks, the Mona Lisa, and a very unexpected wardrobe malfunction.
The scene in question takes place at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where Hanks’ character, Robert Langdon, is seen racing through the iconic gallery. But what fans didn’t know is that during filming, Hanks was actually pantsless in front of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Yes, you read that right!
So, why was one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors half-dressed in one of the world’s most famous museums? According to Howard, it all came down to practicality and a little bit of improvisation.
“We were shooting a scene where Tom’s character is in a hurry, and he’s supposed to look disheveled,” Howard explained. “But the costume he was wearing that day just wasn’t giving us the right vibe. So, we decided to have him lose the pants to make it look more chaotic and urgent.”
But here’s the kicker: Hanks didn’t just take off his pants for the scene. He actually spent a good chunk of the day wandering around the Louvre in his boxers, much to the amusement of the crew. “Tom was such a good sport about it,” Howard added. “He even joked that he was giving the Mona Lisa a show she’d never forget.”
The hilarious anecdote has since gone viral, with fans flooding social media with memes and jokes about Hanks’ unexpected Louvre fashion statement. Some are even calling it the most iconic moment of his career – and that’s saying something for the man who brought us Forrest Gump and Toy Story.
While the pantsless scene didn’t make it into the final cut of Inferno, Howard hinted that it might show up in the DVD extras. “It’s too good not to share,” he said with a laugh.
So, the next time you visit the Louvre and gaze at the Mona Lisa, just remember: Tom Hanks once stood in that very spot, pantsless, and made cinematic history. And honestly, we wouldn’t expect anything less from Hollywood’s nicest guy.
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