Tom Hanks Turned Down Mister Rogers Role 3 Times: Here's How He Was Finally Convinced

Marielle Heller, director of the film "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood," tells Kelly how her five-year-old son would often give direction to the film's star, Tom Hanks on set, and she explains how she convinced Tom to play Mister Rogers after he previously turned down the role three times.

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