After going through something like Mr. Rogers, the kindest man in television history. It’s a cinematic role crafted by the gods to break me.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is a biographical look at Mr. Rogers (Hanks) through the eyes of real-life journalist Tom Junod (The Americans’ Matthew Rhys), who did a well-known magazine profile of the children’s television host and show creator. It comes on the heels of the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbour?, which was a beautiful but complicated look at Mr. Rogers. Take a look.
That documentary actually features some of the interview footage you see recreations of in this trailer, giving us a new but familiar glimpse at the man behind the sweater — as portrayed by the actor who might possibly be the only person who could.
Directed by Marielle Heller, A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood comes out this Thanksgiving. Dear Academy: Do us a favour and just save that Best Actor Oscar for Tom. I have a feeling he’s going to need it.