The Jess Cagle Podcast w/ Julia Cunningham

Tom Hanks

Episode Summary

Tom Hanks goes behind the scenes of "A Man Called Otto," talking everything from adapting the film to casting his son, Truman, as Otto's younger self. Plus, he looks back on "Bosom Buddies," "Splash," "Philadelphia," and more.

Episode Notes

Tom Hanks explains why "World War Z" director Marc Forster was perfect for "A Man Called Otto," and jokes that Rita Wilson  wanted George Clooney to star. Plus, he looks back on his first IMDB credit — a 1980 slasher film! — and how Tom Selleck nearly tanked his career. 

The Jess Cagle Podcast with Julia Cunningham is a weekly podcast and an extension of SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show, which has become the premiere spot for the biggest names in Hollywood. You can hear the live show every weekday from 11 a.m. PT to 1 p.m. PT on Radio Andy, SiriusXM Channel 102. 

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