That Thing You Do Plot
Set in the early 1960s, "That Thing You Do!" follows the rise and fall of a small-town Pennsylvania band called The Wonders. The band consists of lead singer Jimmy (played by Johnathon Schaech), drummer Guy (played by Tom Everett Scott), bassist T.B. (played by Ethan Embry), and guitarist Lenny (played by Steve Zahn). After winning a local talent contest, The Wonders are signed to a major record label and release their catchy debut single "That Thing You Do!" The song becomes an instant hit and the band is catapulted to national fame, performing on TV shows and going on tour. However, tensions within the band begin to surface as they struggle with the pressures of success, personal relationships, and artistic differences. As the band's popularity wanes and they struggle to come up with a follow-up hit, tensions boil over and they ultimately decide to break up. The film ends with each member of the band going their separate ways, but with the memories of their brief moment in the spotlight still fresh in their minds.
Is That Thing You Do Based on a true story?
"That Thing You Do!" is a 1996 musical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Hanks, who also wrote and starred in the movie. Set in the early 1960s, the film tells the story of a small-town band called The Wonders, who accidentally hit it big with their catchy pop song, "That Thing You Do!" The film explores the band's sudden rise to fame, their struggles with stardom, and the eventual breakup of the band. While the band depicted in the film is fictional, many have speculated that The Wonders were based on a real-life band called The D-Men from Erie, Pennsylvania. The D-Men were a popular garage band in the 1960s, and some of their members went on to have successful careers in the music industry. However, neither Tom Hanks nor any of the filmmakers have confirmed whether The Wonder were directly based on The D-Men or any other real-life band.
