The Comebacker (2027)

The life of the pitching coach of a major league hurler is upended when he is hit in the head by a line drive on the mound.

Date of release
2027-07-29
Genres
Drama
Director
Marielle Heller

Casting

Interesting facts

The Comebacker is an upcoming American sports comedy film written and directed by Marielle Heller, starring Tom Hanks, Callum Turner, Patricia Clarkson, and Amy Madigan. It is based on the short story by Dave Eggers.

Production

In March 2026, it was announced that Marielle Heller and Tom Hanks would reunite to work on The Comebacker, based on the short story by Dave Eggers. Filming is set to begin in October 2026, as Republic Pictures, Focus Features, and Sony Pictures entered a bidding war, with Sony being the frontrunner. Colman Domingo and Bad Bunny were in negotiations to star in the film. In April 2026, Sony won the distribution rights.

Filming began on October 1, 2026 in New York City.

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