Tom Hanks is absolutely perfect as Mister Rogers in new movie trailer
By Marianne Garvey, CNN
(CNN) -- Just in time, Sony has released the first trailer for the upcoming film about the late Fred Rogers, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
In the teaser, schoolchildren sing to Rogers on the subway and we see Tom Hanks dressed as the US children's television host on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Tom Hanks as late children's TV performer Fred Rogers. Sony Pictures
The film is loosely based on a 1998 Esquire article by Tom Junod, about the effect Rogers' optimistic kindness had on millions of people — and the initially skeptical journalist himself.
The Oscar winner's portrayal of Rogers will bring a tear to your eye. Sony Pictures
Marielle Heller (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) directs the film.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood aired for 31 seasons before coming to an end in 2001.
Fred Rogers on the TV set of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.' Getty
Rogers died in 2003.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is slated to release in November 2019.
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