There’s been a buzz around the idea of Timothée Chalamet starring in a potential sequel to the beloved 1994 film Forrest Gump. This speculation suggests that Chalamet could be involved in Forrest Gump 2, slated for 2025.
The original Forrest Gump, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, is a classic film that introduced audiences to Forrest, a man with a kind heart who finds himself in extraordinary situations throughout the 20th century. Tom Hanks’ performance earned him an Oscar and cemented the film’s place in cinema history. Despite its success, a sequel to the film has been a topic of discussion among some fans and critics over the years.
Recently, a trailer for what seemed to be Forrest Gump 2 appeared online, claiming that it would feature Tom Hanks reprising his role along with Timothée Chalamet playing Forrest’s son. The trailer quickly went viral, sparking excitement and controversy. Some fans expressed their disapproval, arguing that such classics should remain untouched.
However, it turns out that the trailer was fake and not an official project. Despite this, there was a time when a real sequel was seriously considered.
For now, it looks like Forrest Gump 2 is more of a speculative fantasy than an upcoming reality. The idea of revisiting this iconic film remains a point of discussion and curiosity among fans and industry insiders.
Is There Ever Going to Be a Forrest Gump 2?
Back in 2007, CinemaBlend reported that Paramount Pictures, which distributed Forrest Gump, was actively exploring the possibility of making a sequel. The studio was working with producers Steve Tisch and Wendy Finerman to see if Tom Hanks would be interested in reprising his iconic role as Forrest Gump.
Screenwriter Eric Roth had already written a treatment for a potential sequel based on the book Gump & Co., which continued the story of Forrest Gump. In this book, Forrest becomes a major celebrity after his life story is turned into a movie, reflecting a scenario similar to the real-life success of the original film.
However, following the September 11, 2001 attacks, both director Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks felt that a sequel might not be appropriate or relevant anymore. As a result, the plans for a sequel were eventually shelved.
In a 2022 interview with Josh Horowitz, Tom Hanks discussed the idea of returning to the role of Forrest Gump. He revealed that he had never signed a contract that required him to make a sequel, and he was always open to the idea only if it made sense. Hanks commented on the commercial pressure to create a sequel, saying, “We did take a stab at talking about another ‘Forrest Gump’ that lasted all of 40 minutes.” This suggests that even though there were discussions, they were brief and ultimately did not lead to any further development.
It seems clear that Hanks, who has enjoyed a highly successful career and has the freedom to choose his roles, doesn’t see a compelling reason to revisit Forrest Gump. The idea of a sequel remains a topic of speculation rather than a concrete project.
