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Tom Hanks Reunites with Marielle Heller for The Comebacker

4/16/2026

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Sony Pictures has secured a deal to produce The Comebacker, reuniting Tom Hanks with Marielle Heller.
The film is based on a short story by Dave Eggers and follows a major league pitching coach whose life changes after a line drive.
Hanks will star and produce with Gary Goetzman and Leah Holzer, with Peter Richard and Naia Cucukov serving as executive producers.
The project was first reported by Deadline.

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Sony Pictures has secured a deal to produce The Comebacker, reuniting Tom Hanks with Marielle Heller.
The film is based on a short story by Dave Eggers and follows a major league pitching coach whose life changes after a line drive.
Hanks will star and produce with Gary Goetzman and Leah Holzer, with Peter Richard and Naia Cucukov serving as executive producers.
The project was first reported by Deadline.