"RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"
Summary
Tom Hanks joins Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett to discuss his recent podcast award nominations and his fascination with war history. The group shares anecdotes from filming Saving Private Ryan, Hanks’ early sitcom days, and the origin of Wilson in Cast Away. They also touch on his recent Shakespeare performance and his new film Finch.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Mazda, LinkedIn, and Ashley Furniture
Podcast Awards Nominations and Host Banter
Introduction of Tom Hanks and Bernie Gunther Books
Filming Saving Private Ryan and War History
WWII Veteran Stories and Early Career
Sponsors: Mattress Firm, Square, and GoodRx
Sitcom Routines and Theater Lessons
Transition to Film and Cult Classics
Directing, Acting, and The Wilson Movie
Sponsors: Allstate, Cliff Bar, and Jiffy Lube
Streaming Era and The Evolution of Acting
Passion for the Craft and Recent Projects
Closing Banter and Final Sponsors
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