Watch A Young Tom Hanks’ Emotional Audition For ‘Forrest Gump’

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In this rare video, a fresh-faced looking Tom Hanks pulls out all the stops while auditioning and screen-testing for what would become one of the biggest roles of his career. 

It’s clear that Hanks was destined for the role simply by watching his on-screen chemistry with the other actors in this rarely-before-seen clip. Throughout each segment, you can hear the differences between Hanks’ earlier take on the character of Forrest Gump and the final one shown in theaters. 

The directors wasted no time and got right down to some of the most emotional and heart-wrenching scenes of the movie for these screen tests as they wanted to make sure the raw, unbridled passion flowed seamlessly before filming commenced. 

Forrest Gump is a timeless and classic film that was one of the most critically-acclaimed and top-selling movies in the 90s and only bolstered Hanks’ already-long resume, cementing him as one of the greatest actors in Hollywood for years to come. 

Watch this incredible piece of movie history in the video below.