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‘Forrest Gump’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey
The Rewatchables
The Challenge of Casting Forrest Gump
This chapter explores the reasons behind casting Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, highlighting the challenges of accurately portraying a character with a low IQ while capturing a wealth of life experiences. The discussion also considers potential modern actors for the role and reflects on the film's lasting impact and relevance across generations.
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