Tom Hanks' New Drama Movie Casts Emmy-Nominated Actor Ahead Of His 34-Year Return To Genre

Published Aug 26, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT Sarah is a writer and journalist who has been writing for ScreenRant since 2024. She holds an advanced diploma in journalism from Humber Polytechnic. Specializing in entertainment news, Sarah also brings extensive experience in radio, TV production, editing, and investigative journalism. She contributed to the Climate Disaster Project, gaining valuable expertise in impactful storytelling. This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Tom Hanks' upcoming sports drama continues to build out its ensemble with another acclaimed actor joining the project. According to Deadline, Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Patricia Clarkson has joined The Comebacker's cast. Based on a Dave Eggers short story that is a love letter to baseball, Sony Pictures’ The Comebacker is set to be directed by Marielle Heller. More to come... Release Date July 30, 2027 Director Marielle Heller Writers Marielle Heller Producers Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, Leah Holzer, Marielle Heller This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Movies The Comebacker Tom Hanks