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.

Zemeckis pointed out that the children's picture book character is involved in the film. 'Forrest Gump' is about an Alabama man's adventures in the United States over a 30-year time period.

'They said, 'Get that guy who did '[Who Framed] Roger Rabbit,' Zemeckis recalled, referring to his film that came out six years before 'Forrest Gump' and merged animated characters with live-action.

Hanks told USA Today that the film 'was an absolute crapshoot.' 'It's a really crazy, unique motion picture without a doubt. And it's a mov

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