Chet Hanks Admits ‘Running Point’ Character Is “Slightly Exaggerated Version” Of Himself: “Just Uncanny”

With his latest role,Chet Hanksgot to explore some art imitating life.

It was just uncannyits almost like it was written for me, but it wasnt, Hanks toldEsquire.

So I basically get to be a slightly exaggerated version of myself.

Chet Hanks takes a selfie with his basketball teammates in Netflix’s ‘Running Point’.

Chet Hanks in Netflix’s ‘Running Point’Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

I honestly think its just the harmonization of the universe.

And I was like, Yeah, I wont.

But youve got to admit, its kind of funny that this is a life-imitating-art situation.

Scott MacArthur, Dane DiLiegro, Jay Ellis, Brenda Song, Max Greenfield, Kate Hudson, Chet Hanks, Justin Theroux, Fabrizio Guido, Scott Evans, Drew Tarver, Uche Agada and Toby Sandeman attend the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Running Point’ on Feb. 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/WireImage)

You guys are worried about the same things that the powers that be are worried about this character.’

Hes also appeared alongside his father inLarry Crowne(2011) andGreyhound(2020).