Tom Hanks: Diversity in films is hallmark of our professional responsibility

Tom Hanks: Diversity in films is hallmark of our professional responsibility (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Tom Hanks says that diversity in modern films is the “hallmark of our social and professional responsibility” and that it is important for them to “reflect the times” in which they are made.

The Hollywood star said there was “no reason” why big roles should not be played by people of colour and that the filming process was done in an “improved way… because of who we are now”.