Why was Tom Hanks chosen to play the role of Jim Lovell in the film Apollo 13 even though he doesn't look & sound like him at all? Kevin Costner looks kind
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Actor Tom Hanks was not an astronaut prior to his role in “Apollo 13”. So when cameras started rolling he had to pretend he was. : r/shittymoviedetails
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25 Years Of Apollo 13: Tom Hanks RECALLS Feeling 'Absolute Idiot' While Meeting Real Life Jim Lovell
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