These Forrest Gump Facts Are Better Than a Box of Chocolates

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Though it was so popular, Tom Hanks refused to do a sequel. He felt there was nothing more to the story, and an alternate actor was never considered for a sequel.

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The More You Know

  • Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • Director Steven Spielberg made his first film for a merit badge
  • For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
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