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
Zemeckis, 72, added, “Including Curious George! Curious George was a cartoon monkey on Forrest's shoulder talking to him." Curious George was created by H.A. and Margret Rey in 1940, and the mischievous monkey starred in a series of children’s books ...
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 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.
Curious George was originally a character in “Forrest Gump” until Robert Zemeckis cut him: 'That monkey's gotta go'
As part of the latest in Entertainment Weekly 's Reunions video series, the film's director, Robert Zemeckis, and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright sat down to discuss memories from making the 1994 hit film when Zemeckis revealed none other than Curious George was originally supposed to appear in the movie.
‘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 ...
Robin Wright rejects notion her 'Forrest Gump' character 'Jenny' was an 'anti-feminist role:' 'Not about that'
Actress Robin Wright defended her "Forrest Gump" character against criticism that the consequences that the iconic film ...
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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 ...
Robin Wright Defends Her Character In ‘Forrest Gump’ Against Being Painted As Anti-Feminist
Robin Wright defended her character Jenny in Forrest Gump against interpretations that she was an 'anti-feminist' archetype.