The trailer for the upcoming 2024 movie Here has dropped and viewers are unable to get over it. Social media is emerging with theories regarding the storyline of the film. However, there is one rumor that is grabbing eyeballs. Viewers are wondering if Here is a Forrest Gump sequel or if it’s related to it.
So, here is everything you need to know about its Forrest Gump connection and if it is a sequel or not.
Is Robert Zemeckis’ Here movie a sequel or prequel to Forrest Gump?
No, Robert Zemeckis’ Here is neither a sequel nor a prequel to Forrest Gump.
It is a standalone film featuring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in lead roles. So, the rumors about the film being a sequel or prequel to the 1994 movie appear to be false.
How is Here related to Forrest Gump?
Here has reunited the iconic Forrest Gump team, the director Robert Zemeckis, and the lead pair Tom Hanks and Robin Wright.
Although Here seemingly has no connection with Forrest Gump in terms of the storyline, it has brought back the popular pairing of Tom Hanks and Robin Wright with director Robert Zemeckis. Fans could not contain the happiness of seeing Hanks and Wright back as a romantic pair onscreen after years. The pairing went on to become quite popular among the viewers. The film became a major success, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Director and Actor for Zemeckis and Hanks, respectively.
Here is an emotional romantic drama spanning from high school romance to married life. Richard McGuire’s 2014 namesake graphic novel is the inspiration for the film and is set in one living room over a century. The film is shot with one camera and features Hanks and Wright in de-aged looks as well. It is scheduled to hit the screens on November 15, 2024.
