Here's why a sequel to Forrest Gump never got made

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Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump proved to be a critical success and a box office winner on its release in 1994, picking up six Oscars in the process, including one for its star Tom Hanks.

Given Hollywood's fondness for a winning formula, it's a huge surprise that a sequel never saw the light of day.

Now the writer of Forrest Gump reveals why we never got a second helping, and also offers new information on what the film would have been about - if it had been made.

Find out more in the video above.

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