Tom Hanks Offered 'Dumbo' Remake Villain Role

On the heels of the news that Will Smith has been offered the starring role in Disney's upcoming Dumbo remake, it appears the movie is eyeing another A-lister for its villain.

Reports say that Tom Hanks has been offered the antagonist role for the upcoming, live-action flick. It's not clear what role Hanks would fill exactly, but likely he would play the Herman Bing, the circus' strict ringmaster who locks up Dumbo's mother when she loses her temper at a group of kids making fun of her baby.