Tom Hanks launches new film at London premiere

U.S actor Tom Hanks picks up Tyler Sercombe, 5 months old, as he arrives for the World Premiere of Larry Crowne at Westfield in west London, Monday, June 6. AP Photo/Joel Ryan

LONDON — Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is in London for the world premiere of his new movie “Larry Crowne.”

The Academy Award-winning actor directed, co-wrote and also stars as the protagonist in the movie, which is about a middle-aged man who reinvents himself by going back to college after he loses his job.

Julia Roberts plays his romantic interest — a jaded teacher at a local college.

Hanks was joined at a movie theater in a London shopping mall Monday evening by celebrities including fellow actor David Hasselhoff and The Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ronnie Wood.