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Tom Hanks Reveals Why He Wanted to Play Captain Sully

“Extra’s” Renee Bargh sat down with Tom Hanks to talk about his role as a hero pilot in the new movie “Sully,” based on the true story of a pilot who crash-landed a plane in the Hudson River in 2009, saving all 155 on board.

Hanks revealed why he wanted to portray Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, and more. Watch!

“Sully” opens in theaters September 9.

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