The actor just gives off that reassuring presence of father figure or friendly neighbor, and that is exactly what is required for the role of Fred Rogers.
I have to imagine that Tom Hanks was the first and only choice for the beloved TV personality.
While he has done a wide variety of roles throughout his career, Tom Hanks is perhaps best known as an everyman.
Hanks is no stranger to biopics either, having recently starred in The Post, Sully, Saving Mr. Banks and Captain Phillips.