Overview
- At the Mets–Yankees game Saturday at Citi Field, Tom Hanks appeared on the jumbotron as Mr. Met walked over with a red handprint face styled after Wilson from Cast Away.
- Hanks stood, shook the mascot’s hand, and shouted “Wilson,” mirroring his character’s famous call from the 2000 film.
- The two kept the gag going when Hanks pulled out a notebook and jokingly offered game pointers to the mascot.
- SNY’s Instagram shared video of the exchange, and outlets quickly picked it up as a light, viral clip.
- Cast Away turned the volleyball “Wilson” into an enduring pop icon and earned Hanks a Best Actor nomination, which helps explain the crowd’s warm reaction.