Tom Hanks World War 2 epic sequel announced with Stephen Graham | Films | Entertainment

Back in 2020, Tom Hanks starred in the film adaptation of CS Forester’s 1955 novel The Good Shepherd.

The World War 2 story follows a US Navy commander on his first assignment, leading a multi-national escort destroyer group to defend an Allied convoy from German U-boats.

Set during the Battle of the Atlantic, Greyhound stars Hanks as Commander Ernie Krause, a Christian Naval officer whose mission is analogous to Psalm 23.

The Bible poem written by King David talks of God as the good shepherd who guides the Old Testament monarch through the valley of the shadow of death as his enemies surround him.

The 90-minute thriller received positive reviews and remains in Apple TV+’s Film Top 10 to this day.

Now Hanks is set to reprise the role in a sequel set two years on. This time the action begins with the Greyhound crew at D-Day before heading to the Pacific Theatre. Set to shoot in January 2026, Adolescence star Stephen Graham is in talks to reprise his role as Lieutenant Commander Charlie Cole, according to Deadline.

A release date is TBC, but we’d guess the film will be on Apple TV+ in 2027.