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Tom Hanks recently shared his insights on the challenges of maintaining a 'nice-guy' image while working on a movie set. During an interview with BBC to promote his latest fiction book, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, he revealed that all actors have their bad days on movie sets. “I have pulled every single one of those moments of behavior myself on a set. Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set," Hanks confessed. "I've had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming, and loving — and it's the last way I feel." Tom Hanks reveals an error he would never commit during a movie production 3 February 2023 -Los Angeles, California - Tom Hanks. 2023 MusiCares Persons Of The Year Honoring Berry Gordy And Smokey Robinson held at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Photo Credit: AdMedia The 66-year-old revealed a grievous error he would not make during any movie production despite acknowledging that he has his own shortcomings. "What cannot occur on a motion picture is that someone cannot monkey around with the timing or the length of the shoot or the budget," Hanks admitted. "That is a cardinal sin in the motion picture business." RELATED: Tom Hanks Opens Up About Cancel Culture: ‘Let Me Decide What I’m Offended By’ He further explained that it is so shocking to know that some actors do not even consider their actions because they have been given certain privileges on the set. "You will be amazed at how many people know that they can get away with it," Hanks reveals, "and are told they can get away with it because they are carrying the movie on their shoulders." 11 June 2019 - Hollywood, California - Tom Hanks. Premiere Of Disney And Pixar's "Toy Story 4" held at El Capitan theatre. Photo Credit: Faye Sadou/AdMedia The actor previously commented on his amiable persona In an interview with Savannah Guthrie on TODAY, Hanks discussed his reputation as a "nice guy," stating that his children might disagree with the opinion. "My brat kids will probably tell you," he explained, "‘When is Dad not in charge with his inner crank?’ I like to use the word ‘fascinating,’ as opposed to nice, but, listen, we have all been stuck in traffic, right? So when that stuff happens I do, in fact, go absolutely berserk.” London, UK. Tom Hanks at the UK Special Screening of : Elvis at BFI Southbank on May 31, 2022 in London, England.Ref: LMK386-J8110-010622Gary Mitchell /Landmark MediaWWW.LMKMEDIA.COM. Fans also witnessed a different side of Hanks as he tapped into his acting prowess to portray the grumpy character of Otto Anderson in the film, A Man Called Otto, which was clearly a departure from his usual amiable and affable persona. Commenting on the character, he jokingly expressed a desire for a life that instilled genuine fear in others. "But I’ve tried to come in, like, angry," Hanks confessed. "I don’t know, I just make everybody laugh.”