Tom Hanks To Play Abraham Lincoln In George Saunders 'Lincoln In The Bardo' Adaptation

TV & Film

Feb 26

Tom Hanks at the premiere of Asteroid City in 2023. — Image Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Hey, howdy, hey, America’s Dad is set to play the role of a lifetime! Deadline has confirmed that Tom Hanks will play Abraham Lincoln in a film adaptation of the acclaimed George Saunders novel Lincoln in the Bardo. Duke Johnson, the Academy Award-nominated director of Anomalisa, will direct.

Tom Hanks is a legend who needs no introduction. A constant fixture of film and pop culture, Tom Hanks is best known for his roles in Big, Apollo 13, Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile, Cast Away, Catch Me If You Can, Saving Mr. Banks, and Sully. His most well-known roles are his Oscar-winning performances in Philadelphia and Forest Gump, as well as his voice-over role as Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story franchise. Hanks is also known for his frequent collaborations with Robert Zemeckis, Ron Howard, and Steven Spielberg. He will next be seen in Toy Story 5 and Greyhound 2.