Tom Hanks’ volleyball from ‘Cast Away’ sells for £230,000 at auction
Cast Away starring Tom Hanks, has been sold for £230,000 at auction.Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Cast Away followed Chuck Noland (Hanks) who was left stranded on a desert island for four years after a plane crash.To help with his mental state, Noland finds a ball he names Wilson, draws a face on it using his bloodied handprint and speaks to it throughout the film.The film prop was sold in an auction on Prop Store on Tuesday (November 9). Despite being estimated to earn between £40,000 to £60,000, Wilson sold for a huge £230,000.A description for the items reads: “The off-white leather volleyball is heavily distressed with paint applied to create a worn, dirtied appearance.