Fred Rogers (1928-2003) has been gone for 16 years now, but his memory and legacy is being kept alive by his legions of adoring fans. And now Hollywood is helping out as well.
Mister Rogers already got the documentary film treatment with 2018’s critically acclaimed Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, and now Tom Hanks will star as the iconic television host in the upcoming film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Tom Hanks is Mister Rogers, coming to a neighborhood near you October 2019. pic.twitter.com/2TP3eiPUCx
— Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) September 27, 2018
The film is based on a 1998 article by Tom Junod for Esquire magazine. Junod’s article detailed the effect Rogers had on millions of fans (and Junod himself) because of his kindness and optimism.
From the reactions on social media, it looks like people are going to need a whole lot of Kleenex to get through this film.
normal to burst into tears at the very sight of Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers right https://t.co/AymOd91C5y
— Tyler McCall (@eiffeltyler) July 22, 2019
I *dare* you to watch this without tearing up just a little. https://t.co/9mShehjspE
— Scott Russell (@pscottrussell) July 22, 2019
This is 100% pure and I am here for it. Take my money https://t.co/1wzCz9HeRz
— Medina Zerishnek (@MrsMMZ_2018) July 22, 2019
tom hanks as mr. rogers is such a perfect casting https://t.co/LkIAd1cgMz
— ????? ⎊ (@starkslovemail) July 22, 2019
Tom Hanks looks to be the perfect choice to play Fred Rogers, doesn’t he? A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood also stars Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, and Susan Kelechi Watson.
Check out the trailer for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Fred Rogers hosted his famous television program from 1968-2001, and I think it’s pretty safe to say he made an enormous impact on people all over the world. Rogers’ home state of Pennsylvania even has a holiday to honor the man himself. 1-4-3 will now be celebrated every year on May 23 as a statewide day of kindness.
I’ve proclaimed today to be 1-4-3 Day, Pennsylvania’s first statewide day of kindness.
As governor, I’ve met countless Pennsylvanians. And I know we’re genuinely nice people. Join me in spreading love today and seeing just how far a little kindness can go. #143DayInPA https://t.co/zb2PFUSUGG
— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) May 23, 2019
The film is set to open on November 22, 2019. As the person said in one of the tweets above, go ahead and take my money. NOW.
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