Editing Tom Hanks (section)

===2000–2009: Established star and expansion ===
[[File:TomHanksApr09.jpg|thumb|right|Hanks in 2009]]
Hanks reunited with Zemeckis for ''[[Cast Away]]'' (2000), playing a marooned [[FedEx]] systems analyst. [[Roger Ebert]] of ''[[The Chicago Sun-Times]]'' wrote: "Hanks proves here again what an effective actor he is, never straining for an effect, always persuasive even in this unlikely situation, winning our sympathy with his eyes and his body language when there's no one else on the screen."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/cast-away-2000|title= Cast Away review|website= Rogerebert.com|access-date=January 16, 2021}}</ref> Hanks co-directed and produced the Emmy Award-winning HBO miniseries ''[[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'' (2001).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/band-brothers |title=Band of Brothers |publisher=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]] |access-date=August 4, 2014}}</ref> He also appeared in the September 11 television special ''[[America: A Tribute to Heroes]]'' and the documentary ''Rescued From the Closet''.<ref>{{cite web |title=America: A Tribute to Heroes |url=http://www.cbs.com/specials/heroes/ |publisher=CBS |access-date=July 10, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117154146/http://www.cbs.com/specials/heroes/ |archive-date=January 17, 2010}}</ref> In 2002, he teamed up with [[Sam Mendes]] for ''[[Road to Perdition]]'', an adaptation of the adaptation of [[Max Allan Collins]]'s and [[Richard Piers Rayner]]'s [[Road to Perdition (comics)|comics]], in which he played an [[Antihero|anti-hero]] role as a [[Contract killing|hitman]] on the run with his son. Hanks reunited with Spielberg, starring opposite [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] in ''[[Catch Me If You Can]]'' (2002), based on the true story of conman [[Frank Abagnale, Jr.]] Hanks and his wife [[Rita Wilson]] produced ''[[My Big Fat Greek Wedding]]'' (2002).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/may/28/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-sequel-nia-vardalos |title=Nia Vardalos confirms 'bigger, fatter' Greek Wedding sequel to hit big screen |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=May 28, 2014 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |first=Ben |last=Child}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/28/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-sequel_n_5403134.html |title='My Big Fat Greek Wedding' Sequel in the Works From Nia Vardalos |work=[[HuffPost]] |date=May 28, 2014 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |first=Jessica |last=Goodman}}</ref> In August 2007, Hanks, along with co-producers Wilson and [[Gary Goetzman]] and writer and star [[Nia Vardalos]], initiated a legal action against the production company Gold Circle Films for their share of profits from the movie.<ref>[http://www.newsdaily.com/index.php?feed=Entertainment&article=UPI-1-20070808-11481500-bc-us-hanks.xml "Hanks files big fat 'Greek' lawsuit"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080208234100/http://www.newsdaily.com/index.php?feed=Entertainment&article=UPI-1-20070808-11481500-bc-us-hanks.xml |date=February 8, 2008 }}—[[United Press International]]—(c/o NewsDaily.com)—August 8, 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsdaily.com/index.php?feed=Entertainment&article=UPI-1-20070808-11481500-bc-us-hanks.xml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080208234100/http://www.newsdaily.com/index.php?feed=Entertainment&article=UPI-1-20070808-11481500-bc-us-hanks.xml |archive-date=February 8, 2008 |work=Archive of UPS article at Archive.org |title=Tom Hanks |access-date=October 21, 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/entertainment/mhcwcweyqlgb/ "Hanks sues over unpaid 'My big fat Greek wedding' profits"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013082539/http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/entertainment/mhcwcweyqlgb/ |date=October 13, 2008 }}, ''[[Irish Examiner]]'', August 8, 2007.</ref> At the age of 45, Hanks became the youngest-ever recipient of the [[American Film Institute]]'s Life Achievement Award on June 12, 2002.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-jun-14-et-king14-story.html |title=AFI Salutes a Humble Tom Hanks With Life Achievement Award |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=June 14, 2002 |access-date=July 31, 2014 |first=Susan |last=King}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Levy |first=Rochelle L. |title=THE ACHIEVEMENT OF TOM HANKS |url=http://www.afi.com/laa/laa02.aspx |work=afi.com |access-date=July 10, 2012}}</ref>

[[File:Tom Hanks 2008a.jpg|upright|thumb|left|Hanks at Post-Emmys Party, September 2008]]
In 2004, he appeared in three films: The [[Coen brothers]]' ''[[The Ladykillers (2004 film)|The Ladykillers]]'', Spielberg's ''[[The Terminal]]'' and Zemeckis' ''[[The Polar Express (film)|The Polar Express]]'', a family film for which Hanks played multiple [[motion capture]] roles. In a ''[[USA Weekend]]'' interview, Hanks discussed how he chooses projects: "[Since] ''A League of Their Own'', it can't be just another movie for me. It has to get me going somehow&nbsp;... There has to be some all-encompassing desire or feeling about wanting to do that particular movie. I'd like to assume that I'm willing to go down any avenue in order to do it right". In August 2005, Hanks was voted in as vice president of the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]].<ref name="BBC-2005-08-25">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/4184066.stm "Actor Hanks voted in by Academy"], [[BBC]], August 25, 2005.</ref> Hanks next starred in ''[[The Da Vinci Code (film)|The Da Vinci Code]]'' (2006), which grossed over US$750&nbsp;million worldwide.<ref name="DVCbox">{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=davincicode.htm |title=The Da Vinci Code |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=July 10, 2014}}</ref>  In 2006, Hanks topped a 1,500-strong list of "most trusted celebrities" compiled by ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine.<ref name="BBC-2006-09-27">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5384320.stm "Hanks tops 'most trusted' index"], BBC, September 27, 2006.</ref> He  produced the animated children's movie ''[[The Ant Bully (film)|The Ant Bully]]'' and ''[[Starter for 10 (film)|Starter for Ten]]'', a comedy about working-class students attempting to win on ''[[University Challenge]]''.<ref name="BBC-2006-11-09">[https://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A17127155 "A real Movie challenge".] BBC. November 9, 2006.</ref>

Hanks did voice work for [[Ken Burns]]'s documentary ''[[The War (documentary)|The War]]'' (2007), reading excerpts from [[World War II]]-era columns by [[Al McIntosh]]. Hanks voiced himself in ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' (2007), in which he appeared in an announcement claiming that the U.S. government has lost its credibility and is hence buying some of his. He also made an appearance in the credits, expressing a desire to be left alone when he is out in public. He starred in [[Mike Nichols]]'s ''[[Charlie Wilson's War (film)|Charlie Wilson's War]]'' (2007) as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] Texas Congressman [[Charles Wilson (Texas politician)|Charles Wilson]]. In the comedy-drama film ''[[The Great Buck Howard]]'' (2008), Hanks played the on-screen father of a young man (played by Hanks' real-life son [[Colin Hanks|Colin]]) who chooses to work as road manager for a fading [[mentalism|mentalist]] ([[John Malkovich]]). His character was less than thrilled about his son's career decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Great Buck Howard |url=http://www.magpictures.com/profile.aspx?id=2b7aa78c-5fb3-4c62-b7f6-1a733c3f632d |work=magpictures.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011173703/http://www.magpictures.com/profile.aspx?id=2b7aa78c-5fb3-4c62-b7f6-1a733c3f632d |archive-date=October 11, 2012}}</ref> In the same year, he executive produced the [[musical comedy]] ''[[Mamma Mia! (film)|Mamma Mia!]]'' and the miniseries ''[[John Adams (miniseries)|John Adams]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/3794360/Mamma-Mia-becomes-biggest-ever-hit-at-British-box-office.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/3794360/Mamma-Mia-becomes-biggest-ever-hit-at-British-box-office.html |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Mamma Mia! becomes biggest-ever hit at British box office |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |date=December 16, 2008 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |first=Amanda |last=Andrews}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/john-adams |title=John Adams |publisher=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]] |access-date=August 4, 2014}}</ref>

Hanks' next endeavor was ''[[Angels & Demons (film)|Angels & Demons]]'' (2009). Its April 11, 2007, announcement revealed that Hanks would reprise his role as Robert Langdon, and that he would reportedly receive the highest salary ever for an actor.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tyler |first=Joshua |url=https://cinemablend.com/new/Exclusive-Tom-Hanks-Confirmed-For-Da-Vinci-Code-Sequel-4885.html |title=Tom Hanks Confirmed For Da Vinci Code Sequel |publisher=Cinema Blend |date=April 9, 2007 |access-date=March 16, 2020 |archive-date=December 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206042800/https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Exclusive-Tom-Hanks-Confirmed-For-Da-Vinci-Code-Sequel-4885.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Fleming |first=Michael |url=https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/howard-moves-fast-with-code-sequel-1117974685/ |title=Howard moves fast with 'Code' sequel |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=October 24, 2007 |access-date=March 16, 2020}}</ref> The following day he made his 10th appearance on [[NBC]]'s ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', impersonating himself for the ''[[Celebrity Jeopardy! (Saturday Night Live)|Celebrity Jeopardy]]'' sketch. Hanks produced [[Spike Jonze]]'s ''[[Where The Wild Things Are (film)|Where The Wild Things Are]]'' (2009), based on the [[Where The Wild Things Are|children's book]] by [[Maurice Sendak]].<ref>[https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wherethewildthingsare.htm "Where the Wild Things Are".] Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 19, 2009.</ref>