1. He lit up the screen through presence alone.
2. He made us feel.
3. Without even saying a word.
4. His facial expression was always on point.
5. His character became a style icon.
6. And not just for celebrities.
7. He did all his own stunts.
8. No one before or since has portrayed the angst of being a volleyball as well as he did.
9. He brought out the best in his co-actors.
10. His shunning of celebrity culture.
Whatever happened to Wilson, the volleyball from 'Cast Away'? Starred in one hit film, never seen again. Hollywood is a fickle mistress.
11. He gave up his box for the sake of the movie.
12. And further transformed himself physically.
13. Cast Away was his first credited movie.
14. He carried the whole damn movie.
15. This guy thinks he's great.
16. His performance as a stranded spherical object is a tour-de-force.
17. That inspired many imitators.
18. His Family is incredibly well connected.
Crazy to think that Wilson, from Cast Away, whole family is famous: His uncle: the basketball in Air Bud His cousin: baseball from Mr 3000
19. He's incredibly versatile.
20. Although mostly, he just doesn't give a fuck.
21. He's received other acting awards.
22. Finally, the ball is simply a god.
