Thompson briefly praised Hanks’ performance as Doug in the same interview, calling the actor “incredible” for his ability to make any character “human.”
The comedian told the newspaper, “It was really bold of him to play a character that was so far on the other side of the aisle.”
Tucker said that Hanks came up with the spontaneous notion for Doug to back away from the host’s handshake.
Thompson remembered, “I laughed really hard in my head when he did it, but I played it off.” “I’ve never done an ad-lib so naturally.”
