A Blunder
Not only did a number of actors turn down the role of Forrest Gump, but many did the same for Bubba. Ice Cube, David Alan Grier, and Dave Chappelle all rejected the part. But the reasons why are a bit interesting. Ice Cube wasn’t comfortable portraying a disabled character. Whereas David Chappelle just didn’t believe the film would be successful – he couldn’t be more wrong.
A Blunder
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