The screenplay for the sequel was written by Eric Roth in 2001 . It is based on the original novel 's sequel , '' Gump and Co. '' written by Winston Groom in 1995 . Roth 's script begins with Forrest sitting on a bench waiting for his son to return from school . After the September 11 attacks , Roth , Zemeckis , and Hanks decided the story was no longer " relevant . " In March 2007 , however , it was reported Paramount producers took another look at the screenplay
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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