Maidenhead Schoolboy Describes Acting Alongside Tom Hanks as “Mind-Blowing”

A 12-year-old student has characterized his experience of acting opposite Tom Hanks in an upcoming Hollywood movie as “mind-blowing.” Albie Salter, a resident of Maidenhead, has been involved in the filming of “Here” at Pinewood Studios in Slough. This film is scheduled for release in the UK in January. According to Salter, a teacher at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art advised him to pursue acting professionally and begin auditioning. Albie stated that the actor, known for his roles in “Forrest Gump” and “Toy Story,” was “a lovely person.” He further described the experience of portraying Hanks’ younger brother in the movie as “crazy.” He remarked, “I’ve always loved acting and music, I feel like it connected with me and I connected with it.” He also added, “I love studying, I love doing school and after filming I get on with all my homework.” “Here,” which is an adaptation of a book and directed by Robert Zemeckis, also features Robin Wright and Paul Bettany in its cast. Albie recounted his initial day on set, recalling the moment he saw the two-time Oscar winner, which prompted him to reflect: “It’s a crazy world.” He commented, “Tom Hanks was really nice and he introduced me to Robin Wright – he’s just such a lovely person.” Salter noted, “He didn’t give me any tips, but I did watch his acting,” adding, “It was mind-blowing how good he was, and I learnt stuff that I’m definitely going to be taking away from that film.” Albie explained that the movie’s setting is a single room, spanning different periods, and it chronicles the lives of its various inhabitants. He further specified, “I play a boy called Jimmy, which is Tom Hanks younger brother.” This information is provided by BBC Berkshire, which can be followed on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external websites. Further details regarding its approach to external linking are available.