![]() Paramount also suggested that Forrest’s famous running scene be cut as the shooting schedule was reaching its deadline. Their acts allowed shooting to begin in August 1993. Hanks and Zemeckis decided to contribute parts of their salaries to make up the difference in budget cuts. ![]() Sherry Lansing, CEO of Paramount at the time claimed that the movie was too expensive to make and wanted to cut iconic scenes such as the shrimp boat and Vietnam War battles. The budget for the flick was a mere $55 million - yes, that’s small for the film biz - and before shooting began, Paramount actually wanted to cut the budget by $10 million. And alas, Paramount scored the Oscar-winning gold with the film that said that “life was like a box of chocolates.” Hanks and Zemeckis saved the movie from being shut down exec, moved to Paramount, he took Roth’s script with him. ![]() However, after the success of 1988’s “Rain Man,” the studio opted not to move forward with “Forrest Gump.” Executives felt the “appetite” for a film of a dramatic, tug-at-your-heartstrings movie had already been fulfilled. was first attached at the helm to produce the film. ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett The movie was scrapped by several production companies early on Roth later won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1995. The script was seen as a “mess” and screenwriter Eric Roth ultimately wrote the final draft. The Netflix doc revealed that the script went through development hell for months and several drafts were written. In the book, he became a wrestler, went to space and even hung out with an orangutan. The author actually went to write the first draft of the flick before it went into production.įorrest was supposed to be a heavier man who sat at 242 pounds and stood at 6-foot-6. “Forrest Gump” was based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. Here’s what you may not have known about “Forrest Gump.” Tom Hanks in 1994’s “Forrest Gump.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett The original script was different than the film now “Forrest Gump” was the subject of the fourth episode where filmmakers discussed its legacy and how the set was unfortunately marred with issues. Interest in the movie was reignited when Netflix’s documentary series “The Movies That Made Us,” released its second season July 23. The Robert Zemeckis-directed film is still beloved by many viewers almost three decades on. The 1994 Tom Hanks and Robin Wright-led, Oscar-winning romantic dramedy captivated the hearts of moviegoers with its philosophical quips and heartfelt plot lines. “Forrest Gump” was released 27 years ago this month and it’s still as quotable as ever. Stupid is as stupid does - but this movie is anything but. Hanks for nothing! Tom admits he’s appeared in some movies he ‘hates’ Tom Hanks reveals the bizarre reason why he turned down ‘When Harry Met Sally’ role The three zodiac signs that are big liars, according to an astrologer Sailor and dog miraculously survive on rainwater, raw fish while adrift for two months
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