Story Behind Forrest Gump Almost Including Curious George

‘That Monkey’s Got To Go’: The Story Behind Forrest Gump Almost Including Curious George
The Back to the Future director reunited with Hanks and Robin Wright, who respectively played Forrest and Jenny, for the multi-generational movie Here as part of the 2024 movie schedule. The trio sat down with EW to look back on Gump, and it was most intriguing to hear about elements that went unseen.
“Forrest Gump ”Originally Had an Unexpected Supporting Character: Curious George
Director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks explain how the monkey got cutForrest Gump could have looked a lot different.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly in a video published Nov. 13, Forrest Gump director Robert Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright opened up about the creation of the movie.
Forrest Gump’s Original Draft Included a Curious George Appearance, Says Robert Zemeckis
The original draft of Forrest Gump included an appearance from Curious George. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, Forrest Gump was released in United States theaters in July 1994. It stars Tom Hanks as the titular character,
Curious George was originally a character in “Forrest Gump” until Robert Zemeckis cut him: 'That monkey's gotta go'
The beloved animated monkey first appeared in H.A. Rey's 1939 short story Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys. He was so popular that George quickly spawned his own book series, leading to various other media centering on the character, including films and TV shows.
Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’
Run, Curious George, run! The animated monkey was in the original script for “Forrest Gump,” director Robert Zemeckis revealed with stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the latest of “Entertainment Weekly’s Reunions” video series released Wednesday.
‘Forrest Gump’ producer to speak in Marin for 30th anniversary screening
Steve Starkey, who splits his time between Fairfax and Carpinteria, will reflect on the film Thursday at the Smith Rafael ...
Is Robin Wright’s Forrest Gump Character ‘Anti-Feminist’? Actress Responds to Criticism: 'She Was Kind of Selfish'
Robin Wright touched on fan opinions that her 'Forrest Gump' character is the movie's antagonist, saying, "People have ...
“Stop Destroying Movies”: Fake “Forrest Gump 2” Trailer Starring Timothée Chalamet Sparks Outrage
The idea of a sequel to Forrest Gump was enough to make fans stop in their tracks. However, a recent trailer that promised a ...
Robin Wright addresses backlash to her ‘anti-feminist’ character in ‘Forrest Gump’
The actress, 58, did an interview with the New York Times Friday alongside her “Forrest Gump” co-star, Tom Hanks, to promote ...
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Forrest Gump star Robin Wright defends role following backlash over her ‘anti-feminist’ character
Academy Award winner Hanks, now 68, plays the much-loved titular character - who ceaselessly finds himself in the most ...
'Here' Review: Robert Zemeckis' One-Location Drama Is a Mawkish 'Forrest Gump' Reunion
It's been almost forty years since Robert Zemeckis made time travel hilarious and fascinating with the blockbuster "Back to ...
Here reunites Tom Hanks and Robin Wright with Forrest Gump director for time-travelling family epic
It's been 30 years since Tom Hanks and Robin Wright captured our hearts in Forrest Gump. Paired with their old director, the ...