Curious George was supposed to be in ‘Forrest Gump’ — but the director decided ‘that monkey’s gotta go’
In the 1994 classic, Forrest’s (Hanks) favorite book is an old version of the “Curious George” book series. A Curious George toy appears in the movie — but not an animated version of the beloved monkey, as Roth, 79, originally planned.
‘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’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,
“Forrest Gump ”Originally Had an Unexpected Supporting Character: Curious George
Forrest Gump, which also starred Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field, ultimately became a success, grossing more than $670 million at the box office and receiving 13 Oscar nominations. The movie won six of those awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hanks and Best Director for Zemeckis.
Curious George was originally a character in “Forrest Gump” until Robert Zemeckis cut him: 'That monkey's gotta go'
The beloved animated monkey first appeared in H.A. Rey's 1939 short story Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys. He was so popular that George quickly spawned his own book series, leading to various other media centering on the character, including films and TV shows.
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