Tom Hanks reunites with Wilson the volleyball, his 'Cast Away' companion

Actor and Cleveland Guardians fan Tom Hanks holds his co-star Wilson before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the home opener against the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field on April 15, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: AFP

An iconic scene in the 2000 survival film Cast Away sees actor Tom Hanks break down over losing Wilson - a volleyball.

The ball, named after the company that manufactured it, was his character's sole companion after being stranded for years on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean.