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'The 'Burbs' Reboot Honors Tom Hanks in Surprising Ways
8 Feb
Summary
- The new 'The 'Burbs' series features a photo of Tom Hanks as town founder.
- Creator Celeste Hughey confirmed Hanks readily approved the use of his likeness.
- Another tribute to Hanks appears as a 'Forrest Gump' poster in episode two.
The highly anticipated 'The 'Burbs' reboot has premiered, offering viewers eight episodes adapted from the 1989 black comedy. The new series honors the original film, notably featuring Tom Hanks' likeness as the town's founder, H. Horace Hinkley. Series creator Celeste Hughey confirmed that Hanks graciously approved the use of his image for this tribute.
During the series premiere, Keke Palmer's character discovers a historical video about Hinkley House, which includes a photo of the town founder with Hanks' face. Hughey also shared that a 'Forrest Gump' poster, a nod to Hanks, appears in the second episode. While Hughey initially envisioned the show set in the same universe, creative logistics led to a new continuity, which has been well-received by critics.
