Fascinating Facts About ‘Forrest Gump’

Accidental Cameo

When Forrest Gump goes on his cross country run, he attracts the attention of fans and the media. Well, do you remember the reporter who interviews him on Capitol Hill? Turns out his cameo was completely by chance.

It turns out that the man as just a normal tourist visiting Washington, DC, with his family from Atlanta. He was approached and asked to read for the role. He accepted and is now in one of the most beloved movies of all time!