Tom Hanks' Clever A League of Their Own Escape

Actor Tom Hanks recently shared an amusing anecdote about his experience filming the beloved baseball movie, "A League of Their Own." While he thoroughly enjoyed the production, Hanks admitted to strategically removing himself from a specific scene to avoid a lengthy filming commitment.

Hanks explained that he recognized a particular dugout scene would require days of shooting due to the number of actors with lines. To circumvent this, he devised a quick exit strategy. He delivered his lines and then departed the set, telling his co-stars to get to work.

While the rest of the cast spent successive afternoons filming the extended scene, Tom Hanks made the most of his free time. He recalled engaging in leisure activities, such as playing games and enjoying snacks, during the extensive shoot. This clever move allowed him to complete his role efficiently while avoiding tedious re-shoots.