In a twist that could rival the plot of a blockbuster movie, Tom Hanks, the epitome of American cinematic nobility, has reportedly turned down a collaboration with Rob Reiner. His reason? A simple, yet profoundly baffling statement: “I don’t work with woke people.” Now, let’s unpack this kettle of fish in the sprawling, unpredictable narrative that is Hollywood.

Imagine this: Tom Hanks, the actor who once bravely saved Private Ryan and made volleyball friendship goals in “Cast Away,” suddenly turning into a crusader against the modern-day ethos of wokeness. On the other side, we have Rob Reiner, the man behind some of the most iconic films, now standing befuddled, his script in hand, wondering if he accidentally walked onto the set of a surreal comedy.

In an industry that prides itself on being at the forefront of social change (or at least pretending to be), Hanks’ declaration seems like a plot device straight out of a Hollywood parody. The term “woke,” once a badge of progressive honor, now appears to be the red flag in this high-profile cinematic bullfight