>> I think they're very
different.
Tom's a magnificent actor, and
he just disappeared into Fred in
such a fabulous way.
I sort of try to relate him to a
classical pianist.
It's the same idea, how they get
that good.
>> Even though they aren't exact
clones, it's no doubt Tom Hanks
is the perfect fit to play
mister Rogers.
Co-stars Matthew Reese and Susan
kelechi Watson couldn't be
happier to share the screen with
Tom.
>> I remember walking over
there, and it's hey, Susan,
you're playing --
>> Yeah, Tom Hanks knows my
name.
>> I say careful what you wish
for because you're like, I'd
like to work with Tom Hanks.
Then you're placed in front of
Tom Hanks and it took me three
days to get over my nerves.
>> And Joanne continues to pass
on Fred's message of compassion.
On world kindness day, she
visited the women's hospital in
Pittsburgh where she was
surprised by six newborn babies
dressed in red cardigans.
>> Oh, that was so adorable.
It was all I could do to keep my
hands off them.
I wasn't even supposed to
breathe on them, but they were
so adorable in little red
