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Hanks & Heller Reunite for Baseball Drama
27 Mar
Summary
- Tom Hanks and Marielle Heller will collaborate again on a baseball dramedy.
- The film, 'The Comebacker,' is based on a Dave Eggers short story.
- Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo are also being considered for roles.
Tom Hanks and director Marielle Heller, who previously collaborated on 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,' are set to reunite for a new feature film. This upcoming project is a baseball dramedy adaptation of Dave Eggers' short story, "The Comebacker."
Hanks is slated to star in the film, while Heller will take on directing duties. Both will also produce through their respective companies. Sources indicate that Sony Pictures is a frontrunner to acquire the film rights, partly due to its prior success with "A Beautiful Day."
The short story "The Comebacker" follows a sports journalist whose passion is reignited by a minor league pitcher. Initially centered on the San Francisco Giants, the screenplay is expected to focus on the New York Mets. Both Bad Bunny and Colman Domingo are reportedly being eyed for roles in the production.
