Tom Hanks: Voice Actors Should Compete for Best Actor Oscars, Not a Separate Category
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· 2 sourcesTom Hanks argued that the Oscars do not need a separate category for voice acting, stating that voice actors should instead be eligible for the main Best Actor and Best Actress awards. Variety reported that Hanks cited Andy Serkis as an example of a voice actor whose performance provides all the raw material despite not appearing on screen. Deadline added that Hanks believes the existing criteria already judges any performance that moves the audience. Hanks made these comments while promoting the upcoming 'Toy Story 5'.
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Summary
Tom Hanks argues that the Oscars do not need a separate category for voice acting, stating that voice actors should be eligible for the main Best Actor and Best Actress categories. He cites Andy Serkis as an example of a voice actor whose performance provides all the raw material despite not appearing on screen as themselves. Hanks made these comments while promoting the upcoming 'Toy Story 5'.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI think they have enough categories
The truth is, truly, a voice actor can win Best Actor. The judgment is 'any performance that moved you.'
Even though he does not appear as Andy Serkis, he gives all the raw material to it.
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