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VIDEO: First “Saving Mr. Banks” trailer reveals how Tom Hanks looks and sounds playing Walt Disney

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Tom Hanks, dressed as Walt Disney from Saving Mr. Banks, waves to fans alongside a stylish woman clutching her handbag amid a bustling crowd at what feels like a lively Disney Parks celebration.

Disney has revealed a first look at Tom Hanks portraying Walt Disney in the upcoming film “Saving Mr. Banks” alongside Emma Thompson as “Mary Poppins” author P.L. Travers and Jason Schwartzman and BJ Novak as the Sherman Brothers.

“Saving Mr. Banks” Trailer #1:

The iconic Disneyland entrance welcomes visitors, featuring the famous Mickey Mouse flower bed and vibrant posters up front, capturing the magical atmosphere showcased in Saving Mr. Banks when Walt Disney (as played by Tom Hanks) greeted guests at this beloved theme park.

Walt Disney, dressed in a sharp tuxedo, waves to excited guests as beloved Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie greet the crowd under blooming cherry blossom trees, evoking the magical nostalgia of classic Disney moments seen in films like Saving Mr. Banks.

Two executives in classic suits stand behind a polished wooden desk in a sunlit office, evoking the signature style of Walt Disney’s Burbank studio as seen in Saving Mr. Banks, where Tom Hanks brilliantly brought Walt Disney to life. Sunbeams filter through the blinds, creating an atmosphere steeped in the magic and legacy familiar to Disney fans and theme park enthusiasts alike.

Tom Hanks, dressed as Walt Disney from Saving Mr. Banks, waves to fans alongside a stylish woman clutching her handbag amid a bustling crowd at what feels like a lively Disney Parks celebration.

It seems Tom Hanks is unable to fully shed his immediately recognizable voice for the role of Walt Disney, but he certainly looks the part. The movie appears to have its fair share of comedy as well, due in theaters on Dec. 20, 2013.

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