When it comes to crafting cinematic greatness, Steven Spielberg consistently aims high and delivers. And he sought nothing less while casting the Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks in the pivotal role in his 2015 historical drama, Bridges of Spies.
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Elena Ternovaja, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The film follows the story of James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of a US pilot, caught in the Ussr, with an alleged Kgb spy. Talking about why he chose Hanks for the film, he shared that he turned to one of Hollywood’s most esteemed talents to ensure an unforgettable portrayal.
Steven Spielberg on Casting Tom Hanks in Bridges of Spies
In the historical drama Bridges of Spies, Tom Hanks takes on the role of James Donovan, the American lawyer known for negotiating the 1962 exchange of Francis Gary Powers & Frederic Pryor for Rudolf Abel.
Tom...
Steven Spielberg | Photo by Elena Ternovaja, licensed under Cc By-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The film follows the story of James B. Donovan, who is entrusted with negotiating the release of a US pilot, caught in the Ussr, with an alleged Kgb spy. Talking about why he chose Hanks for the film, he shared that he turned to one of Hollywood’s most esteemed talents to ensure an unforgettable portrayal.
Steven Spielberg on Casting Tom Hanks in Bridges of Spies
In the historical drama Bridges of Spies, Tom Hanks takes on the role of James Donovan, the American lawyer known for negotiating the 1962 exchange of Francis Gary Powers & Frederic Pryor for Rudolf Abel.
Tom...
- 7/11/2024
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