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

Ice Cube and Dave Chappelle Turned Down the Role of Bubba

After the movie became such a huge success, comedian Dave Chappelle admitted that he obviously regretted turning down the role of Forrest's best friend. Appearing in the blockbuster could have launched Chappelle into instant fame, but he got a second chance when his sketch series, "The Chappelle Show," took off. Ice Cube also turned down the role, allegedly because he "didn't want to play a dumb character." Pretty dumb on your part, Ice Cube.

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