Chet Hanks Recreates Classic Scenes From FORREST GUMP in Music Video "You Better Run" - Tom Hanks Makes Cameo

Actor Tom Hanks has been in many roles in film and TV over the years that have remained tied to pop culture, but the one that has seemed to have the most staying power is the title role in the great 1994 film, Forrest Gump.

Hanks’s son, Chet Hanks, is a member of the country duo Something Out West, who paid homage to his dad’s fan-favorite film in their latest single, “You Better Run.”

His and Drew Arthur’s second single features Chet Hanks recreating iconic scenes from the Oscar-winning film, including the famous bench scene, where he sits beside Forrest Gump himself, Tom Hanks, in the video.

Along with the bench scene, Chet Hanks sings on a boat similar to Forrest Gump’s shrimping boat ‘Jenny,’ and later appears as Forrest Gump during the character’s cross-country run.

Something Out West was formed after Chet Hanks and Arthur were roommates in California while each began a new chapter of life towards sobriety. The friendship evolved into musical collaboration and songwriting sessions.

The duo signed a deal with Nashville-based label Big Machine Records in February, and released their debut track under the new partnership dubbed “Leaving Hollywood.” The duo is currently in the studio with producer Julian Raymond working on their debut project slated for release later this year.

Watch the “You Better Run” music video below, and enjoy.