Tom Hanks enjoys a rare reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. It’s a strange reputation to have when, as an actor, Hanks has played all types, including less-than-savory men.

They shot it, and they could actually shoot the scene and then look at the playback of them as younger, and it’s ready for them to see,” Kudrow said. “All I got from that was, this is an endorsement ...