Tom Hanks to play

[Mizzoufan]

Mr. Rogers

TriStar Pictures has landed worldwide distribution rights to the Mr. Rogers biopic “You Are My Friend,” with Tom Hanks attached to play the iconic TV personality.

“Diary of a Teenage Girl” director Marielle Heller is helming the pic from a script by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster.

“I’m thrilled to be making ‘You Are My Friend,'” Heller said. “The script knocked me out with its message of kindness and its exploration of the human spirit. As a mother, I am so inspired by the teachings of Fred Rogers and as a human I am in awe of his life’s work. I can’t wait to bring his story to the public and be a part of such a thoughtful, smart group of people who are all coming together to make this film, which truly feels to me like an antidote to our very fractured culture.”



The film is inspired by a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and award-winning journalist Tom Junod. In the story, a cynical journalist begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write a profile piece on the beloved icon and finds his perspective on life transformed.

http://variety.com/2018/film/news/tom-hanks-mr-rogers-you-are-my-friend-tristar-1202676746/

 

[Mizzoufan]

I love Tom Hanks, but I think been Jim Parson would have been a better choice

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

This is great news! I’m already looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mizzoufan]

This is great news! I’m already looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing.

I adore Fred Rogers

 

[Party.Of.4-NY>>>FL]

I love Tom Hanks, but I think been Jim Parson would have been a better choice

The hypothetical question of who would be the best choice to play Mr Rogers came up on here several months ago.

I remember one poster suggesting Jim Parsons (it very well might have been you that suggested him) and I remember thinking that would be a perfect fit. So I would agree wholeheartedly that Parsons would have been a better choice. I think Hanks presents the possibility of a more profitable film though.

 

[Mizzoufan]

The hypothetical question of who would be the best choice to play Mr Rogers came up on here months ago.

I remember one poster suggesting Jim Parsons (it very well might have been you that suggested him) and I remember thinking that would be a perfect fit. So I would agree wholeheartedly that Parsons would have been a better choice. I think Hanks presents the possibility of a more profitable film though.

I think Hanks would bring in more money. I don't think he would be horrible, Tom Hanks can act.

 

[dclpluto]

Tom hanks has been in a lot of good true story movies. Excellent choice

 

[superme80]

Not a fan. I don't mind Tom Hanks, but he is always Tom Hanks.

 

[diznygirl]

My kids say no one can play Mr. Rogers. I agree. Perhaps everyone should just settle for the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” and reruns.