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Rewatchables episodes featuring Tom Hanks’s films
Forrest Gump
1994 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Mallory Rubin
Aired February 13, 2024
Sleepless in Seattle
1993 film
Bill Simmons · Juliet Litman · Amanda Dobbins
Aired February 14, 2023
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Cruise or Hanks?
Tom Hanks as Marty; an older Tom Cruise as Cosmo
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:36:04Read transcript
- Hanks is the clear lead-role choice; Cruise’s association with running makes the slow walk an amusing counterexample. — Kyle Brandt
- An older Cruise with Magnolia and Vanilla Sky energy is proposed as Cosmo, while Hanks remains the final answer. — Bill Simmons
Cruise or Hanks?
Tom Hanks as Richie Roberts
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:45:06Read transcript
- Tom Cruise is proposed as Richie because he would commit to night-school preparation — Chris Ryan
- The objection is that Cruise would feel implausible as a 1971 New York detective
- A joke alternative casts Cruise as Frank Lucas
- Tom Hanks is selected for Richie Roberts — Bill Simmons
- Martin Scorsese is selected over Steven Spielberg — Bill Simmons
- Philip Seymour Hoffman is selected for Trupo, with Richie as an intriguing alternative
- Marisa Tomei is added as another casting possibility — Bill Simmons
Cruise or Hanks?
Tom Cruise as Jonathan
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:17:29Read transcript
- Tom Cruise wins the lead role decisively. — Brian Koppelman
- Tom Hanks is instead proposed for Bartholomew or, as a younger actor, Moonpie. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:30:18Read transcript
- Cruise is preferred for the helmet, bald-cap, and cop-role contrast.
Casting What-Ifs
Unverified Jake candidates: Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas, Tom Hanks
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:59Read transcript
- Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Michael Douglas and Tom Hanks are reported Jake candidates, but the reliability is explicitly doubted. — Bill Simmons
Recasting Couch
Sam Shepard, Tommy Lee Jones or Tom Hanks as Adam; Adam Brody as Harley; early Chris Pratt as a child
Flex pick · Mina Kimes
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 00:25:44Read transcript
- Nicholson or Harrison Ford might make viewers demand a romantic reunion, unlike Baldwin’s charming but unsuitable Jake. — Amanda Dobbins
- Sam Shepard is favored for Adam’s sensitive charisma; Dennis Quaid and Cruise are rejected.
- Tommy Lee Jones could play a blue-collar contractor; Dustin Hoffman offers a Kramer vs. Kramer callback but is judged too odd and insufficiently competitive romantically. — Mina Kimes
- Recasting was the flex already used. — Mina Kimes
- Michael Douglas is floated as Adam, with concern that his sexual charisma would overpower the role.
- Hanks is proposed as Adam and encouraged to take supporting romantic-comedy roles again.
- An early-career, funny Chris Pratt could improve one child role, although adding another NBC sitcom star might overload the cast.
- Adam Brody replacing Krasinski gains agreement; the earlier, charming Krasinski is nevertheless preferred.
Recasting Couch
Michael Keaton preferred; Tom Hanks; alternative actors by era
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:21:18Read transcript
- 1985 Hanks is proposed as Paul for stronger awkward-romance comic timing, although his lack of kookiness is questioned. — Bill Simmons
- Keaton becomes the preferred recast for chaotic energy, while Dunne’s original performance remains loved; Guttenberg is plausible but less desired. — Sean Fennessey
- McCarthy is too young, Reinhold is floated, and alternate eras suggest Cusack circa1990, Josh Hamilton circa1996–97 and Hoffman circa2004–05. — Sean Fennessey
- Eisenberg circa2010–11 and Hader circa2013–14 are proposed; Chalamet seems too handsome and Cooper Hoffman promising but perhaps too young. — Bill Simmons
Cruise or Hanks?
Tom Cruise as Babe
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:16:20Read transcript
- Tom Cruise is selected for Babe without hesitation. — Bill Simmons
- Tom Hanks is tentatively proposed for Doc, though considered less ideal. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:43:41Read transcript
- Tom Hanks is selected over Tom Cruise. — Amanda Dobbins
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:32:58Read transcript
- The panel splits over Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, with Hanks supported by Road to Perdition and Cruise questioned for the accent.
- Craig breaks the tie for Cruise because his unintentional comedy and willingness to attempt the accent fit the role. — Craig Horlbeck
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:44:53Read transcript
- Tom Hanks wins because he better fits Roy's ordinary working-life identity.
- Tom Cruise is praised as the stronger choice for Roy's obsession but risks turning the story into an action movie.
Recasting Couch
Keep the director; consider John Cazale, James Brolin, O.J. Simpson, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Nicolas Cage, Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Chadwick Boseman
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:34:12Read transcript
- The panel initially finds no director replacement and briefly proposes John Cazale, James Brolin, or O.J. Simpson for Larry Butler. — Bill Simmons
- Tom Hanks is proposed as Roy in a 1987 version. — Bill Simmons
- Will Smith is proposed for a 1997 version and questioned as too handsome or heroic. — Bill Simmons
- Nicolas Cage is proposed as another 1997 Roy. — Bill Simmons
- Richard Gere is considered and rejected as too attractive or too old for the 1997 role.
- Bruce Willis is considered and rejected as too old for the 1997 role. — Sean Fennessey
- Philip Seymour Hoffman is proposed for a 2007 version.
- Chadwick Boseman is proposed for a 2017 version.
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