Was Tom Hanks Cast as MLK in a New Netflix Movie?

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, article titled"Tom Hanks to play Martin Luther King Jr. in Upcoming Spielberg Directed Biopic" on the website Wolfshead Online that clearly stated the story was satirical in nature.But not everyone is happy about this casting choice. Civil rights activists have taken to social media to express their outrage that a white actor has been chosen to play one of the most influential black figures in American history.

Others have pointed out that Hanks is not known for his ability to portray complex characters, and that his trademark"aw shucks" persona may not be appropriate for such a weighty role.

 

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