Why Columbia Scrapped A Tom Hanks Prequel To A League Of Their Own

With its gumption, charm, and an empowering story, 1992’s “A League of Their Own” is one of the most lovable sports movies ever made.

The Penny Marshall-directed comedic drama stars Geena Davis and Lori Petty as two sisters who make it big in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s.

Along the way, they meet a ragtag team of talented gals including Madonna’s flirtatious center fielder “All the Way” Mae, Rosie O’Donnell’s third baseman Doris, and Tom Hanks’ booze-drenched manager, Jimmy Dugan.Apparently, despite the indelible imprint the vibrant female cast left on pop culture, the team behind the film…The post Why Columbia Scrapped A Tom Hanks Prequel To A League Of Their Own appeared first on /Film.

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