Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

The Ping Pong Balls Were CGI

Though the most obvious use of CGI in the film is Lt. Dan's missing legs, or when Forrest is seen standing next to President Kennedy and John Lennon, the classic ping pong scene was also staged. When Forrest is playing a match in China, there are no ping pong balls in the scene. During filming, Hanks and his partner swung their paddles according to clicking noises, and the ball was added in post-production.

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