Tom Hanks To Play Capt. Richard Phillips In Somali Pirates Movie

Tom Hanks To Play Capt. Richard Phillips In Somali Pirates Movie bit.ly - Click to Subscribe! Tom Hanks has attached his name to another one of Hollywoods Hot Projects, hear what role hes signed on for -- in seconds! Hey Everyone, Im Chelsea Cannell and youre watching clevver movies! Remember the captain who gave himself up as a hostage to a bunch of somali pirates in order to save his crew? That man was Captain Richard Phillips who will NOW be played by Mr. Tom Hanks according to Deadline. Phillips became famous when the pirates took over his boat, taking him into a small lifeboat where he sat with the armed vigilantes for 3 days before being saved by Navy seals. His story was made into a book, then Sony optioned the movie rights and now the captains memoir based on that horrible ordeal will play out on the big screen. Sonys social network squad - which includes- Scott Rudin, Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti and Kevin Spacey have all signed on to produce the film while the man who wrote the Hunger Games, Billy Ray, will reportedly pen the project. The story was one that captured the media, but will the movie capture you at the Box office? Tell us your plans below, then hit subscribe and make sure to follow us on twitter @clevvermovies for all the latest from Hollywood. Thanks for tuning in, well see ya very soon!

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