Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks selected Aston Villa as his English football team of choice through an amusing combination of serendipity and media scheduling during a promotional tour in London. When looking for a club to follow without defaulting to the most obvious global giants, he browsed fixtures and liked the sound of the team's historic name, noting that "Aston Villa" sounded like a charming, picturesque place to visit. Since making that playful selection years ago, he has leaned happily into the role of a high-profile fan, occasionally sporting club merchandise and offering enthusiastic shoutouts to the Villans during his global film press junkets.