Fascinating Facts About ‘Forrest Gump’

Missed Opportunities

It’s hard to imagine today, but Tom Hanks wasn’t the first choice to play Forrest Gump. It turns out that the role was rejected by stars like Chevy Chase, John Travolta, and even Bill Murray. Can you imagine them in the iconic role?

John Travolta actually commented on his decision to pass on the project, admitting that it was a huge mistake on his part. Still, we don’t think that he would have had the same charm and quality that Hanks brought to the role.