The untitled Mr. Rogers project is inspired by a 1998 Esquire article by journalist Ron Junod, called “Can You Say…
While it’s recognizably Tom Hanks, he also completely disappears into the look of Mister Rogers, red sweater and all.
But through the time he spends with Rogers for the article, Junod learns about the themes of empathy and kindness Rogers sought to promote on his long-running show.
The Americans actor Matthew Rhys will play the skeptical magazine writer who begrudgingly is assigned to profile the television personality.