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Tom Hanks to Produce & Star in True WWII Drama?
Tom Hanks is reportedly looking to obtain the rights to Erik Larson’s WWII non-fiction best-seller In The Garden of Beasts.
The A-Lister intends to produce the adaptation, however The Hollywood Reporter has suggested that he is also contemplating the project for his next leading role.
The book narrates the true story of William Dodd, a US Ambassador in 1933 Berlin, whose daughter became romantically involved with several high-ranking members of the Third Reich.
While initially naive about Nazi Germany the Dodd family soon came to realise the violent fascism that lay beneath Hitler’s eroding nationalism.
The project continues Hanks' interest in World War II that has seen him produce the Emmy-winning miniseries Band of Brothers, The Pacific and John Adams.
Following this year’s disappointment of Larry Crowne, Hanks will next be seen in Stephen Daldry’s post-9/11 drama, Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close starring Sandra Bullock, John Goodman and Max von Sydow.
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