It's Crazy to Watch Tom Hanks Audition For Forrest Gump

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The most surprising thing about seeing Tom Hanks's Forrest Gump audition tape may just be watching him perform without the character's accent. In this video of the actor's audition and screen test for the 1994 film, you can see Hanks act alongside Robin Wright and a young, crazy-cute Haley Joel Osment. Watch the performance above for a fun behind-the-scenes glimpse, then check out scenes you'll never forget from the movie, plus what the Forrest Gump kids look like 20 years later.