’s live action Pinocchio remake, took to the pitch with Larry Doby Jr, actor and son of legendary player Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League.
However, they were not alone as Hanks also brought along his famous Cast Away co-star Wilson, the volleyball which kept his character Chuck Noland company on the deserted island in Robert Zemeckis’ 2000 survival drama. As the 65-year-old was announced and strolled onto the pitch, Wilson was formally introduced to the crowd too, with the actor holding up his co-star for the spectators, showing off the ‘C’ he also had emblazoned on him for the team he was supporting.
Hanks then placed him carefully on the mound as he readied himself to throw the first ball to Doby, but it appeared Wilson was in the mood for a little tomfoolery as he started rolling away.The pair worked together on the 2000 survival flick Cast Away