Henry Thomasis back in the spotlight 37 years after the release ofE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Thomas, 48, has led a low-key life since his breakout role in the Steven Spielberg film in which he starred opposite Drew Barrymore, but that hasn’t meant the actor has stopped working.
The star surprised fans on Thanksgiving when hereunited with E.T. in a four-minute adfor Comcast called “A Holiday Reunion.”
The film’s fans were delighted to see some of their favorite scenes reenacted with E.T. and Elliot’s kids. From John Williams’ signature score to Reese’s Pieces and a Barrymore-esque scream, the footage shows a revamped version of the beloved movie, including a modern take on the iconic bike scene, during which E.T. and the kids ride into the moonlight.
Henry Thomas.John Photography/Shutterstock
Henry Thomas inE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.Bruce Mc Broom/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock
In a sweet moment, Thomas’ Elliot introduces E.T. to the internet for the first time, telling him, “Lots changed since you were here.”
After starring in the film,Thomas briefly quit actingwhile in high school. “I just wanted to be a kid,” he told PEOPLE in 1998. He returned to his craft after he realized he “wanted to work.”
He received a Golden Globe nomination for his role as an accused child molester in the 1995 HBO filmIndictment: The McMartin Trial.
Henry Thomas inThe Haunting of Hill House.Netflix
The actor has also started a family, marrying actress Marie Zielcke in May 2004. The two have one daughter, Hazel. They divorced in 2007.
Thomas remarried to Annalee Fery in 2009 and the couple shares two children together.
In October,Thomas was arrestedon suspicion of DUI while in Oregon. He was booked for misdemeanor driving under the influence of intoxicants. Thomas was reportedly asleep at the wheel, forcing the Tualatin Police Department to wake him up, according toTMZat the time.
Thomas can be seen inDoctor Sleep, the sequel to 1980’sThe Shining,both of which were based on Stephen King’s novels.
The film follows Ewan McGregor as an adult Danny Torrance after the events ofThe Shining. Thomas plays Danny’s deceased father, Jack Torrance.
source: people.com
