Why the 'Forrest Gump' sequel was halted: The film 'felt meaningless' following 9/11 attacks - USA TODAY

Why the 'Forrest Gump' sequel was halted: The film 'felt meaningless' following 9/11 attacks  USA TODAY

Screenwriter Eric Roth says the sequel script, turned in on Sept. 10, 2001, referenced O.J. Simpson's car chase, Princess Diana and the Oklahoma City bombing ...