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Sony Lands Tom Hanks' Next Film After Bidding War
2 Jul
Summary
- Sony Pictures will release Tom Hanks' baseball comedy 'The Comebacker'.
- Marielle Heller directs the film, previously collaborating with Hanks.
- Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo are in talks for potential roles.
Sony Pictures is set to release "The Comebacker," a forthcoming baseball comedy starring Tom Hanks. The film will be directed by Marielle Heller, who previously worked with Hanks on "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" and "A Man Called Otto." The story centers on an aging beat reporter whose love for the game is revitalized by the arrival of a new pitcher.
This project generated significant interest, leading to a spirited bidding war among Republic Pictures, Focus Features, and Sony. Ultimately, Sony Pictures secured the distribution rights. The film is being produced by Gary Goetzman for Playtone and Leah Holzer for Defiant by Nature. Furthermore, acclaimed artists Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo are reportedly in discussions to take on roles within the feature.
