Tom Hanks shares space passion in London’s immersive show
December 5, 2023 – 8:11 AM PST
LONDON (Reuters) – Archive footage of space rockets taking off beam across giant walls in a new immersive show in London, as Hollywood actor Tom Hanks narrates the story of human voyages to the moon.
“The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks” looks at the first moon landings of the Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972 and their successor, NASA’s human spaceflight program, Artemis.
The next mission – the Artemis II lunar flyby – is planned for next year and interviews with the four-member team are also projected on the walls at the Lightroom gallery space in London’s King Cross area.
“This show is about the wonder of the moon and the amazing creatures that have made it possible for members of their race to walk upon it,” Oscar-winner Hanks told Reuters in a joint interview with astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen, chosen to fly on what will be the first crewed voyage around the moon in more than 50 years.
“…Men and women are going to go back…very soon and isn’t it wonderful that we have the curiosity and the drive in order to do something for which there is no rewarded riches, there’s no territory that is going to be conquered,” Hanks said. “The only thing that we are going to get is proof that…we can not only imagine the impossible, we can make the impossible possible.”
Joining pilot Glover, who will be the first Black astronaut to be sent on a lunar mission, and mission specialist Hansen are mission specialist Christina Koch and mission commander Reid Wiseman.
The Artemis program envisions building a long-term presence on the moon.
“We’ve been handed this amazing legacy and hopefully we can just contribute to it, but then hand that stick off to the next mission when it’s time for them,” Glover said.
Hanks played space commander Jim Lovell in the 1995 film “Apollo 13”, about the troubled space mission which was forced to abort a planned moon landing after an oxygen-tank explosion.
Asked if he wanted to go to space himself, he said: “If they need somebody to go up and just keep the windows clean and serve the food and clean up afterwards, I’d be their man.”
“There’s something about the experience. I think you need time. I know people can go up and they can come down and that’s a wonderful thing and that’s great. But I think I need a little bit more time up there to ponder the infinite universe.”
“The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks” runs December 6 – April 21, 2024.
Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Sharon Singleton
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Title: The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks Immersive Show Arrives in London
Introduction:
London, December 5, 2023 – A new immersive show, titled “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks,” showcases archive footage of space rockets taking off, illuminating giant walls in London. With celebrated Hollywood actor Tom Hanks narrating the story of human voyages to the moon, the show chronicles the Apollo missions’ first moon landings from 1969 to 1972, as well as NASA’s successor human spaceflight program, Artemis.
Description of the Show:
“The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks” offers an in-depth exploration of the historic Apollo missions. It highlights the upcoming Artemis II lunar flyby, scheduled for next year. Alongside stunning visuals, the show features interviews with the four-member team set to embark on the first crewed voyage around the moon in over 50 years. These interviews are projected on the walls at the Lightroom gallery space in London’s King Cross area.
Actor Tom Hanks and Interviews with Astronauts:
During a joint interview with astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen, Oscar-winner Tom Hanks expressed his excitement about the show. He stated, “This show is about the wonder of the moon and the amazing creatures that have made it possible for members of their race to walk upon it.”
Hanks also emphasized the collective determination and curiosity of humans, stating, “Men and women are going to go back [to the moon]…very soon, and isn’t it wonderful that we have the curiosity and the drive in order to do something for which there is no rewarded riches, there’s no territory that is going to be conquered? The only thing that we are going to get is proof that…we can not only imagine the impossible, we can make the impossible possible.”
The Artemis Mission and Beyond:
The Artemis program aims to establish a long-term human presence on the moon. Joining pilot Glover, who will become the first Black astronaut to be sent on a lunar mission, are mission specialist Hansen, mission specialist Christina Koch, and mission commander Reid Wiseman. The mission envisions building upon the legacy while continuously passing the torch to future missions.
Hanks’ Connection to Space Exploration:
Tom Hanks previously portrayed space commander Jim Lovell in the 1995 film “Apollo 13,” which depicted the troubled space mission that had to abort a planned moon landing due to an oxygen-tank explosion. Asked if he harbored a desire to venture into space personally, Hanks humorously replied, “If they need somebody to go up and just keep the windows clean and serve the food and clean up afterwards, I’d be their man.”
Conclusion:
Reflecting on the allure of space exploration, Hanks added, “There’s something about the experience. I think you need time…to ponder the infinite universe.” The eagerly anticipated show, “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks,” will run from December 6, 2023, to April 21, 2024, providing visitors with an immersive experience that celebrates the past, present, and future of space exploration.
References:
– Gumuchian, M. (2023). “Archive footage of space rockets taking off beam across giant walls in a new immersive show in London, as Hollywood actor Tom Hanks narrates the story of human voyages to the moon.” Reuters.
– “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks.” (2023). [Official Show Title]
– Singleton, S. (2023). “The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks.” Retrieved from [Lightroom Gallery].
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