This week, Sony Pictures Entertainment released a brand new trailer for the upcoming new movie, The Man Named Otto, starring Tom Hanks. The comedydrama film was directed by Mark Forster and written by David Magee. It is the second film adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s 2012 novel A Man Called Uwe and an American remake of the 2015 Swedish film of the same name, written and directed by Hannes Holm. A Man Called Otto is now available in theaters across the United States.
Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The Man Named Uwe, The Man Named Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy man who no longer sees a purpose in his life after losing his wife. Otto is ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted when a cheerful young family moves in next door and he meets his match in the quickwitted Marisol. She challenges him to see life differently, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down. A touching and funny tale of love, loss and life, A Man Called Otto shows that family can sometimes be found in the most unexpected places.
movie “A Man Called Otto”
Directed by Mark Forster (Looking for Neverland), The Man Named Otto stars Tom Hanks (Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Cast Away), Mariana Trevigno (The Cuervo Club), Rachel Keller ( Fargo”) and Manuel GarciaRulfo (“The Magnificent Seven”). Written by Oscar® nominee David Magee (Best Adapted Screenplay, Life of Pi, 2012; Best Adapted Screenplay, Finding Neverland, 2004) based on the popular novel by Fredric Backman A man named Uwe.” Hannes Holm’s A Man Called Uwe. The film is produced by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman.
Source: Sony Pictures.
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