Will Ferrell isn't the only movie star headed to Thursday night primetime.

Tom Hanks himself has Tweeted the news that he'll be appearing on an upcoming episode of 30 Rock. Wrote the two-time Oscar nominee:

No word yet on what role Hanks will play, although it could be himself, based on how 30 Rock works.

The movie star is latest major name to appear on the series. Aaron Sorkin made a cameo last week and Matt Damon recurred as Liz Lemon's boyfriend on a number of episodes. Susan Sarandon, James Franco and Chloe Moretz have also showed up.

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