Bonos up! Tom Hanks enjoys a pint of a Guinness with U2 frontman at the Dalkey Book festival in Dublin
Tom Hanks enjoyed a pint of Guinness with Bono on Friday as they both attended the Dalkey Book festival in Dublin.
The Hollywood favourite, 66, was captured outside of The Church of the Assumption, where he held his sold-out event in the evening.
The Castaway star cut a dapper figure in a dark green jacket, navy shirt and black trousers.
Tom was looked in high spirits as he was captured with a pint in hand with the U2 singer and long-time friend Bono, 63.
Meanwhile Bono rocked a navy ensemble with a T-shirt and jacket.
![Dynamic duo: Tom Hanks enjoyed a pint of Guinness with Bono on Friday as they both attended the Dalkey Book festival in Dublin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72243205-12205671-image-a-51_1687000895857.jpg)
Dynamic duo: Tom Hanks enjoyed a pint of Guinness with Bono on Friday as they both attended the Dalkey Book festival in Dublin
![There he is! The Hollywood favourite, 66, was captured outside of The Church of the Assumption, where he held his sold-out event in the evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72243203-12205671-image-a-52_1687000898200.jpg)
There he is! The Hollywood favourite, 66, was captured outside of The Church of the Assumption, where he held his sold-out event in the evening
The performer wore a pair of orange-tinted glasses as he beamed with Tom outside of the event.
Tom appeared to be enjoying his time at the festival as he was also stop for a few pictures and a chat with some fans.
During the event, Tom did a convincing Irish accent as he thanked former artistic director of the Abbey Theatre, Vincent Dowling.
According to the Irish Independent, the actor reminisced how Dowling had told him: 'I think you could be an actor. I would like to give you an opportunity in my theatre.
'I would like you to join us as an actor, officially in the company. What I cannot do is pay you any money.
Tom's wife Rita recently revealed that her husband nearly starred in the 1989 romantic comedy titled, When Harry Met Sally.
During an appearance on the Table For Two With Bruce Bozzi podcast that aired earlier this week on Tuesday, she stated, 'People probably don’t know this, but Tom was offered When Harry Met Sally.'
However, Hanks had turned down the leading role, with Rita explaining that he had made the decision 'because he was going through a divorce and he was very happy to be not married.'
![Dapper: The Castaway star cut a dapper figure in a dark green jacket, navy shirt and black trousers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72243283-12205671-image-a-53_1687000909572.jpg)
Dapper: The Castaway star cut a dapper figure in a dark green jacket, navy shirt and black trousers
![Look: Meanwhile Bono rocked a total navy ensemble with a T-shirt and jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72243285-12205671-image-a-55_1687000924772.jpg)
Look: Meanwhile Bono rocked a total navy ensemble with a T-shirt and jacket
![Fanbase: Tom appeared to be enjoying his time at the festival as he was also stop for a few pictures and a chat with some fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72243273-12205671-image-a-56_1687000929206.jpg)
Fanbase: Tom appeared to be enjoying his time at the festival as he was also stop for a few pictures and a chat with some fans
![Recent celebration: Both Hanks and Rita recently celebrated a special milestone of their own by ringing in their 35th wedding anniversary two months earlier in April; seen in May in Cannes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/17/12/72183065-12199789-Recent_celebration_Both_Hanks_and_Rita_recently_celebrated_a_spe-a-21_1687000957928.jpg)
Recent celebration: Both Hanks and Rita recently celebrated a special milestone of their own by ringing in their 35th wedding anniversary two months earlier in April; seen in May in Cannes
![Throwback time! The two lovebirds first crossed paths in 1981 on the set of Bosom Buddies and said 'I do' seven years later in April 1988; seen a their wedding reception in 1988](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/15/19/72183079-12199789-Throwback_time_The_two_lovebirds_first_crossed_paths_in_1981_on_-a-27_1686852937335.jpg)
Throwback time! The two lovebirds first crossed paths in 1981 on the set of Bosom Buddies and said 'I do' seven years later in April 1988; seen a their wedding reception in 1988
And so he could not understand that a person going through a divorce would have anything other than just like, "I'm so happy,"' she added.
The role that Tom turned down then went to Billy Crystal who played the character of Harry Burns alongside actress Meg Ryan, who portrayed Sally Albright.
Upon its release in theaters in July 1989, the movie received critical acclaim and garnered $92.8 million in the box office on a budget of $16 million.
Despite not taking the role, Tom still starred in numerous successful films soon afterwards, such as Philadelphia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), You've Got Mail (1998), and also the Toy Story franchise.
Both Hanks and Rita recently celebrated a special milestone of their own by ringing in their 35th wedding anniversary two months earlier in April.
The two lovebirds, who made glamorous appearances at the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival in May, first crossed paths in 1981 on the set of Bosom Buddies and said 'I do' seven years later in April 1988.
Together, the pair share sons Chet, 32, and also Truman, 27. The A Man Called Otto actor also welcomed son Colin, 45, and daughter Elizabeth, 41, with ex-wife, Samantha Lewes.
![Happy: In celebration of their 35th anniversary, Wilson shared an adorable photo on social media of herself with a tasty 'Happy Anniversary' cake](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/15/18/72183083-12199789-Happy_In_celebration_of_their_35th_anniversary_Wilson_shared_an_-a-77_1686851961548.jpg)
Happy: In celebration of their 35th anniversary, Wilson shared an adorable photo on social media of herself with a tasty 'Happy Anniversary' cake
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