Tom Hanks hospitalised with coronavirus alongside wife Rita Wilson in Australia - The Sun

TOM Hanks and wife Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Australia.

The Castaway actor, 63, said the couple had tested positive to the deadly bug after starting to feel tired and suffering from "body aches".

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Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson have both tested positive for coronavirus while in Australia. They are pictured in Sydney on March 6Credit: BackGrid

The actor revealed to fans that he and wife Rita Wilson sought medical advice after feeling ill - and were diagnosed with the diseaseCredit: Twitter

They then sought medical advice and subsequently tested positive to coronavirus.

Tom and Rita are now in isolation in a Gold Coast hospital.

Tom, who is in Australia working on director Baz Luhrmann’s untitled Elvis Presley film, said: "We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches.

"Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too.

"To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the Coronavirus, and were found to be positive."

He added: "Well now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed.

"We Hanks will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires.

"Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?

"We'll keep the world posted and updated.

"Take care of yourselves! Hanx!"

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Director Baz Luhrmann told the crew to go home after the news.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she wished the couple a speedy recovery.

She said: "I have been in contact with Baz Luhrmann quite often today and he has said to me that he wants to pass on to everyone that we stand with the people of Queensland in making sure we comply with any restrictions and of course that we want to see a speedy recovery.

"The filming has been going extremely well on the Gold Coast and of course there will be a halt to some of the filming at the moment whilst Tom and Rita get the very best care that they will get in our Queensland hospital."

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Their son Chet, 29, assured fans his parents were "both fine"Credit: refer to caption.

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Wilson is pictured on her arrival on the Gold Coast on March 4Credit: PA:Press Association

Tom's new movie - in which he plays the King of Rock and Roll's manager, Colonel Tom Parker - was scheduled to open on October 1, 2021.

Warner Brothers - who is producing the movie - would only say that a "company member" had tested positive for the disease.

In a statement, the studio giant said: “We have been made aware that a company member from our Elvis feature film, which is currently in pre-production in The Gold Coast, Australia, has tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus).

"We are working closely with the appropriate Australian health agencies to identify and contact anyone who may have come in direct contact with the individual.

"The health and safety of our company members is always our top priority, and we are taking precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world.

"The individual who tested positive for COVID-19 is currently receiving treatment,” the film studio concluded.

While it's not immediately clear if filming has been postponed due to the outbreak, the release may be in jeopardy of getting pushed back after recent events.

Hanks' sons Chet and Colin thanked fans for their support and called the news that their parents have coronavirus, "crazy".

In an Instagram video, Chet, 29, said: "Yeah, it's true. My parents got Coronavirus. Crazy. They're both down in Australia right now because my dad was shooting a movie down there but I just got off the phone with them. They both are fine, they're not even that sick."

He said neither of the actors is worried about the illness, but are taking the necessary precautions.

"But I don't think it's anything to be too worried about," Chet added. "I appreciate everyone's concern and the well wishes but I think it's all going to be alright but I appreciate it and just, everybody stay safe out there. Much love."

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Hanks and Wilson at last month's OscarsCredit: AFP or licensors

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The longtime couple have been married since 1988Credit: Getty Images - Getty

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The couple contracted the disease while filming a new Elvis movieCredit: Getty Images - Getty

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