Tom Hanks Helps to Cheer on Penguins in Home Opener

Using clips from some of his most memorable scenes, the Penguins introduced the Academy Award-winning actor to the crowd at PPG Paints Arena.

We have a 'Big' star at the game tonight.

Hanks for joining us, @tomhanks! pic.twitter.com/uyTqjCrWIO

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 4, 2018

Hanks is in Pittsburgh portraying Fred Rogers in the the movie “You Are My Friend.” The film is expected to be released in the fall of 2019.