Tom Hanks' refusal to revisit Forrest Gump's role in a sequence became a case of study in Hollywood. The decision, which protected the legacy of the original film, was not an isolated act. Other great stars also said no to continuations that seemed guaranteed successes, changing the course of entire franchises. [...]
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Tom Hanks' refusal to revisit Forrest Gump's role in a sequence became a case of study in Hollywood. The decision, which protected the legacy of the original film, was not an isolated act. Other great stars also said no to continuations that seemed guaranteed successes, changing the course of entire franchises. [...]