September 22, 2024 6:31 am

Tom Hanks Says Forrest Gump 2 Talks Didn't Last an Hour
Tom Hanks Says Forrest Gump 2 Talks Didn't Last an Hour

Tom Hanks Says Forrest Gump 2 Talks Didn’t Last an Hour

The iconic film Forrest Gump was once in the planning stages for a sequel to happen, even the idea had fizzled out less than an hour later. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Forrest Gump was an instant success when it was released in theaters back in 1994. It was a big hitter at the Academy Awards, earning six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director for Zemeckis, and Best Actor for Hanks.

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​There were some talks about doing a sequel to Forrest Gump, but the idea was apparently scrapped about 40 minutes into that conversation. Read More