Updated On: 24 February, 2026 10:32 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS
The novel Lincoln in the Bardo centers on Abraham Lincoln’s relationship with his recently deceased 11-year-old son. Tom Hanks is going to play the President in its film adaptation

Tom Hanks. Pic/AFP
The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is set to portray the former President Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo from Starburns Industries.
The actor will also produce the project, based on George Saunders’ bestselling novel, through his Playtone label with partner Gary Goetzman, reports ‘Variety’.