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Who Turned Down the Role of Bubba in Forrest Gump?

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Tom Hanks' former bank is now a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Many years later, after Hanks had amassed a $350 million fortune, the bank was converted into a restaurant inspired by his blockbuster hit Forrest Gump. “The bigger thing about that, that was from a chemical bank,” Hanks said.

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Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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