celebrity news

Tom Hanks reunited with special Cast Away co-star Wilson while throwing ceremonial first pitch at baseball game


A reunion, 22 years in the making (Picture: Getty/Rex)

Tom Hanks made a delightfully on brand appearance at a baseball game on Friday night, opting to deliver the ceremonial first pitch with a very special guest in attendance.

Appearing at the Cleveland Guardians’ home opening game of the season against the San Francisco Giants, he was decked out in a personalised shirt – naturally.

The Hollywood star and long-time fan, who was recently seen as Geppetto in the first picture from Disney’s live action Pinocchio remake, took to the pitch with Larry Doby Jr, actor and son of legendary player Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League.

However, they were not alone as Hanks also brought along his famous Cast Away co-star Wilson, the volleyball which kept his character Chuck Noland company on the deserted island in Robert Zemeckis’ 2000 survival drama.

As the 65-year-old was announced and strolled onto the pitch, Wilson was formally introduced to the crowd too, with the actor holding up his co-star for the spectators, showing off the ‘C’ he also had emblazoned on him (on the opposite side of Wilson’s handprint face) for the team he was supporting.

Hanks then placed him carefully on the mound as he readied himself to throw the first ball to Doby, but it appeared Wilson (and by extension, Hanks) was in the mood for a little tomfoolery as he started rolling away.

Hanks held Wilson aloft so the crowd could see him (Picture: Getty)
The pair worked together on the 2000 survival flick Cast Away (Picture: 20th Century Fox/Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock)

With everyone ticked as the Saving Private Ryan star darted to recapture Wilson and return him to the spot, they were then amusingly confused when Wilson rolled off the mound in the same direction again, perfectly upstaging Hanks.

The skit then revealed itself when Wilson made a big loop back around to the other side of Hanks and rocked backwards and forwards deliberately before rolling across the path as Hanks made his pitch.

‘This has got to be staged! Wilson’s got a mind of his own,’ joked the commentators as the crowd laughed along.

Wilson also had a bit of Cleveland Guardians cutomisation for the match (Picture: 20th Century Fox/Dreamworks/Kobal/Shutterstock)
After their tomfoolery, Hanks got down to the business of the first pitch (Picture: Getty)

‘Maybe it’s remote controlled,’ posed one, with his colleague answering: ‘It’s got to be.’

However, the producer and News of the World star was still able to make a clean throw despite Wilson’s uncooperative behaviour, formally kicking off the match.

Hanks also recently apologised to Connor Ratliff after his infamous apparent rejection from the Band of Brother miniseries over his ‘dead eyes’.

He appeared on the actor’s podcast – also called Dead Eyes – where he said he ‘took full responsibility’ as the director, despite not remembering it happening.

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.


MORE : The Mandalorian actor and Helen Mirren’s stepson Rio Del Valle Hackford dies aged 52


MORE : Jerry O’Connell apologises to Stand By Me co-star Wil Wheaton for being unaware of his childhood trauma





READ SOURCE

Leave a Reply

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.