Forrest Gump
“My name is Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump.” When Tom Hanks uttered these words, he did so with much authority. And that’s why it went on to became one of the film’s most memorable lines. However, that line was not in the script whatsoever. Hanks just thought it up while on set. Director Zemeckis really liked the line so he encouraged Hanks to say it on-set and the rest is history.
Forrest Gump
Lead Role
We can’t imagine anyone but Tom Hanks playing the part of Forrest Gump. It just doesn’t seem right. However Hanks wasn’t the original choice to play the role. I know, right? Many other actors were considered first, such as Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and John Travolta. All of these actors declined and some are kicking themselves for letting such a role slip through their fingers.
Lead Role
