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Stuart G

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Tue Jan 30, 2018, 10:22 PM Jan 2018

Tom Hanks to play Mr. Rogers in a new movie, [View all]

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/you-are-my-friend-biopic-mr-rogers-tom-hanks-tristar-sony-a8184426.html
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It is official - Tom Hanks will be playing Mr Rogers in the upcoming biopic about the life of the beloved Fred Rogers.

Announced by Sony TriStar Pictures on Monday, the role will feature Hanks playing Rogers in the film titled 'You Are My Friend.'

Rogers is known for his role as Mr Rogers in the iconic children’s television show, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood - and many are pleased with the casting.


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'You Are My Friend,' the title of which has been taken from one of Roger’s signature songs, is inspired by the real-life friendship between Rogers and journalist Tom Junod
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