Run Forrest Run: Facts Behind The Movie Of The Man From Alabama

The Other Forrest Gump

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It’s hard to imagine someone that’s not Tom Hanks playing the role of Forrest Gump. He fit so perfectly into the role that he was very deserving of his Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards. Believe it or not, he was not the only choice for the part of Forrest.

Some of the actors who were considered for the part were Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and John Travolta. All three actors declined, but not without some serious seconds thoughts. Travolta might be beating himself up for passing up on the role, but he did a wonderful job portraying Vincent Vega in Pulp Fiction.