Forrest Gump Facts You Didn’t See Coming

Published on 05/09/2018
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Perfection

Tom Hank’s portrayal of Forrest Gump is captivating thanks to his distinct accent – no one can deny that. Of course we all know that that isn’t how Hanks speaks in real life. It took some serious dedication and time for Hanks to perfect the accent. In fact, Hanks took to real life to help him work on the accent, he modeled it after his costar, Michael Conner Humphreys, who plays young Forrest. Humphreys would receive a ton of critical acclaim in his career, including the Young Artist Award.

Perfection

Perfection

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An Illusion

Maybe Lieutenant Dan was a bit gruff throughout the movie but he was easily a fan favorite. Later on, he becomes a more vulnerable character as he’s crippled from the war and audiences love watching his transformation. To make Lieutenant Dan’s injuries look realistic, cinematic technology came into play. Gary Sinise, who played the loved character, sat in a wheelchair and appeared not to have legs. However the digital team placed blue fabric over his legs so they could create a rather convincing illusion.

An Illusion

An Illusion

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