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Chet Hanks is explaining why he is lastly doing actuality TV after years of affords coming his means … and Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are a giant motive why he is popping his cherry.
Chet tells TMZ … he turned down tons of actuality TV alternatives over time as a result of the exhibits felt too adverse, dramatic and messy … till MTV got here calling with a spot on “The Surreal Life.”
After doing his homework and vibing with the producers, Chet says he felt good about becoming a member of the solid … and a dialogue along with his mother and father pushed the deal throughout the end line.
Chet says his well-known fam all agreed ‘Surreal Life’ can be a giant alternative for him … and the MTV present felt higher for his picture and profession than loads of the opposite affords that ended up on his desk.
When “Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets” premieres Monday night time at 9 PM ET on MTV … Chet says Tom and Rita can be tuning in … they usually’ll be following alongside all season.
Based mostly on his expertise right here, Chet says he is open to doing extra actuality TV … though he is had a good share of film roles in his Hollywood profession.
Chet will get flirty with Kim Zolciak within the ‘Surreal Life’ trailer, however as we first reported … they by no means attached throughout filming.
Nonetheless, it is fascinating … Chet tells us he stays in contact with Kim they usually even talked the opposite day. đ€