Tom Hanks, a Concord native, has been cast in the sports dramedy "The Comebacker," adapted from Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers' short story. The film follows a sports journalist whose life and career is changed when a pitcher is brought up from the minor leagues. While Eggers’ story centers on the San Francisco Giants, it is unclear if the screenplay will retain this element. Hanks has previously starred in films inspired by the author's works, including "A Hologram for the King" and "The Circle".