Tom Hanks is seriously eyeing the role of Geppetto in Disney‘s live-action Pinocchio remake, and the news has social media applauding. Hanks was initially attached to the project a couple of years ago when Paddington director Paul King was signed on to direct. After King dropped out, Hanks’ involvement reportedly became uncertain.
Now, director Robert Zemeckis has joined the project, and this reportedly renewed Hanks’ interest, as the two men have worked together on a few films in the past. While there have been many Pinocchio films over the decades, the new Disney movie is said to be a remake of the company’s classic animated film from 1940.
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At this time, neither Disney not Hanks have issued a statement on the news. However, many fans of the actor are commenting online, and they are excited about the prospect of seeing him in the iconic story. Scroll down to see what fans are saying on social media.
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Awe how cute!!! Love it!!! Do it @tomhanks do it!!!! ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
โ Snow White Heredia (@HerediaSnow) August 6, 2020
Some good news!
โ Sara Jane Soboleski (@JaneSoboleski) August 5, 2020
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This is the most ‘Tom Hanks’ role ever.
โ ๐Adenโข (@AdenChiz) August 5, 2020
Yes, please.
โ Steve Williams (@swilli0521) August 5, 2020
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Zemekcis & Hanks? Bound to be good
โ mitch mitchell (@mitchmi09009371) August 6, 2020
Sounds like a tear jerker… ๐ฐ
โ ๐๐๐๐โค๐๐๐ – ๐๐ธ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐ ๐ (@H50Europe) August 6, 2020
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This is the perfect casting! ๐คฉ https://t.co/W5qXzaAetk
โ Did You Know? (@Know) August 6, 2020
And Tom Hanks perfect for Gepettoโs role!!!!
โ James (@MeImJames) August 6, 2020
Canโt wait to watch it ๐
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Actually that’s some on point casting. pic.twitter.com/mNk7ZO7mzW
โ Name cannot be blank. (@butwhyyytho) August 6, 2020
i hate this movie but maybe iโll watch it now
โ mira (@mbored12) August 6, 2020
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Perfect for the role
โ Megamix Central (@Megamix_Central) August 6, 2020
You can’t go wrong with Mr. Hanks. #TomHanks #Geppetto
โ James Perales (@JamesPerales) August 6, 2020
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this is perfect casting
โ A (@invtble) August 6, 2020
Yass perfectly suitable
โ Gidรฉon (@onlygideonn) August 6, 2020
