Henry Winkler says he is still processing what led to him being fired from the 1989 film Turner & Hooch after just 13 days of shooting. He describes the experience as something he did not handle well at the time, saying he feels heartbroken while also looking for a way to move forward.

Winkler’s comments also address reports of tension with Tom Hanks. Times of India reports Winkler denies there is any feud with Hanks, while Fox News frames the remarks as him responding to “reported” Tom Hanks tension. ComingSoon.net characterizes the discussion as reopening a decades-long dispute, noting that Winkler expresses discomfort about being appointed as a director for the project. Across outlets, the main difference is how strongly they characterize the Hanks-related conflict, rather than the underlying account of Winkler’s short tenure on the film.