Tom Hanks appeared to verbally abuse a worker as he walked the red carpet at the premiere of his new movie, Asteroid City, during the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night.
The 66-year-old actor looked unusually frustrated as he pointed a finger at the younger man while attending the event alongside his wife Rita Wilson, also 66.
Actress and producer Rita, who also stars in the film, was seen holding her hand out in front of her while speaking to the unnamed man.
Dressed in a tuxedo and bow tie, he was seen talking to the couple in what appeared to be an attempt to calm the situation.
However, Tom continued to appear upset as the trio spoke before walking the red carpet to pose for photos at the event.
Upset: Tom Hanks, 66, appeared to be engaged in a heated discussion as he walked the red carpet at the premiere of his film ‘Asteroid City’ during the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday
Irritated? The actor could be seen frowning, stretching his finger out in front of him while standing next to his wife Rita Wilson, also 66
Cooling down: The unnamed man could be seen speaking to the couple, apparently trying to calm the situation down
At one point, the man appeared to be gesturing to Tom as he posed for photos with his co-stars on the carpet
Web has reached out to a representative of Tom for comment.
Tom wore a black tuxedo and matching bow tie, which he paired with a smart white shirt for the premiere.
His partner Rita looked glamorous in a chic black dress with a long black cape that tumbled across the floor behind her.
The garment was embellished with silver jewels that shimmered in the red carpet spotlight.
Both Tom and Rita appeared in good spirits as they posed for photos before heading inside to watch the film.
The film, a coming-of-age film about desert stargazing, is directed by Wes Anderson.
Asteroid City is set in a fictional 1950s American desert town that has an eerie atmosphere.
A world event goes haywire at a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention set to unite students and parents in a science competition.
Heated? Actress and producer Rita was seen holding her hand out in front of her as she spoke to the man, believed to be a worker at the event
Looking good: Tom cut a dapper figure as he wore a black tuxedo and matching bow tie at the premiere, which he paired with a chic white shirt
Glitterati: His partner Rita looked glamorous in a chic black dress with a long black cape trailing across the floor behind her
Hank’s Time: Asteroid City is set in a fictional 1950s American desert town that has an eerie atmosphere (Tom, right, is pictured in the film with Jason Schwartzman)
The story follows a widower, played by Jason Schwartzman, who takes his four children to visit their grandfather, played by Hanks.
“In my loneliness, I’ve learned to have complete and unconditional trust in the people I love,” says Hanks’ character, Schwartzmans. “I don’t know if that includes you, but my daughter and her four children were there.”
Their car breaks down and they take it to Asteroid City for repairs.
His son, played by Jake Ryan, is fascinated by the city’s annual junior stargazing competition.
Soon the family is drawn to the strange city where they are afraid of aliens.
The film also stars Tom’s wife Rita Wilson, as well as Tilda Swinton, Matt Dillon, Bryan Cranston, Ed Norton, Adrien Brody and Liev Schreiber, who round out the cast.
Hope Davis, Stephen Park and Rupert Friend also make appearances.
And the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Maya Hawke, has a role in the unusual film.
Steve Carell, Willem Dafoe, Tony Revolori, Grace Edwards, Aristou Meehan, Sophia Lillis, Ethan Lee and Jeff Goldblum also feature.