Tom Hanks On Why There Are No Love Scenes In 'Angels & Demons'

Access Hollywood - May 12, 2009 12:38 PM PDT
Story photo: Tom Hanks On Why There Are No Love Scenes In 'Angels & Demons'Tom Hanks attends the Rome photocall of 'Angels & Demons' at St Angel Castle on May 3, 2009 in Rome, Italy.Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Tom Hanks returns to the big screen this weekend with "Angels & Demons," the follow up to big screen blockbuster "The Da Vinci Code." And while the movie amps up the action, mystery and adventure, one thing theaters goers won't find is any on-screen romantic trysts.

"We really don't have time to make out or go to bed when Cardinals are being killed on the hour," Tom joked to Parade magazine. "We tried to work it into the screenplay... We were like, 'Isn't there a bigger car with a bigger backseat?' But we were stuck with an Alfa Romeo so we didn't have an opportunity to grab some smooching on the way to the Pantheon or the Piazza Del Poppolo."

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If a steamy scene had made its way into the final script, condoms would most likely not have been a factor for several reasons Tom said.

"I know the Pope is opposed to the use of condoms," Tom noted. "All I can say is, I am a spiritual man and I've been happily married for 21 years. I don't even know what a condom is anymore."

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While the movie skips out on love scenes, its subject matter revolves around the Catholic Church. But Tom said that if you are concerned about being upset by his new film-- skip it.

"If anyone feels that the film is going to be offensive to them, don't see it," the actor pleaded. "Stay away, please, please. I beg of you."

He added that despite the controversy, the movie will not cause any major changes to the world as we know it.

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"The first movie had an equal amount of controversy, but nothing was destroyed. The world didn't come to an end, and people still went to church on Sundays," he noted. "I predict it will be the same after 'Angels and Demons' comes out. People will still go to church and life will go on."

And it appears another sequel may go on as well, though Tom has a few ideas for the proposed installment.

"I just keep saying 'Please, please. Can it take place in the Bahamas? Can the first scene be, 'Robert Langdon relaxes on a hammock underneath the swaying palm tree?'" he said.

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  • Chevonne
    there is no love scenes in the book but there is a love connection in the book. At the end of the book the two fall in love and are laying together in bed....
    report abuseposted May 15, 2009 2:15 AM PDT
  • Leslie W
    I agree with Tom Hanks. If you are so afraid of being offended. Don't go. People have the right (or should) to read, watch a movie of their choice and practice whatever religion that they want. I was not interested in seeing The DaVinci Code. So I didn't go. But I would be interested in seeing this movie. Tom Hanks is a great actor. Happily married. Great fathe
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 8:23 PM PDT
  • Leslie W
    I agree with Tom Hanks. If you are so afraid of being offended. Don't go. People have the right (or should) to read, watch a movie of their choice and practice whatever religion that they want. I was not interested in seeing The DaVinci Code. So I didn't go. But I would be interested in seeing this movie. Tom Hanks is a great actor. Happily married. Great fathe
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 8:23 PM PDT
  • E C
    I cant wait to see this movie!!!
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 1:49 PM PDT
  • Denise
    Uh, maybe becuase there are no love scenes IN THE BOOK?!
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 1:24 PM PDT
  • Amber
    WOW.
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 12:56 PM PDT
  • Amber
    WOW.
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 12:56 PM PDT
  • hami
    Indeed, if you don't like it, don't see it. It's fiction after all...
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 12:55 PM PDT
  • Leelo
    I love Tom Hanks! He's so funny. I'd watch him in a love scene! : )
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 12:51 PM PDT

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