20 times actors went off-script and nailed it

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Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok, source: Disney Marvel; Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, source: Disney; Tom Felton in Harry Potter, source: Warner Bros. ; Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman, source: Touchstone Pictures
Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Ragnarok, source: Disney Marvel; Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean, source: Disney; Tom Felton in Harry Potter, source: Warner Bros. ; Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman, source: Touchstone Pictures

18) Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump

Asteroid City premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival - Source: Getty
Asteroid City premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival - Source: Getty

Tom Hanks made history with his role in Forrest Gump. His performance was vulnerable, sincere, and striking. One great scene in the movie is when he introduces himself, saying “My name is Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump.” It was later found that this line was unscripted and was improvised by Tom Hanks. It was such an innocent and authentic improvisation that added to his character and was loved by the audience.

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