Chet Hanks reprises his father Tom Hanks‘ iconic role as Forrest Gump in a new music video for his country duo Something Out West. His and Drew Arthur’s second single as a signed act, “You Better Run,” features Chet Hanks recreating iconic scenes from the 1994 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,’ named after his childhood best friend (played by Robin Wright), 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.” Big Machine Records’ roster also includes Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce, Midland, Rascal Flatts, Jackson Dean and more.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Big Machine and Scott Borchetta,” Chet Hanks said in a press release at the time. “The support they’ve shown for ‘Leaving Hollywood’ and the rest of the music has been incredible. Drew and I have been making music together for a long time, and we feel really proud to have a home at Big Machine for this upcoming project.”
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.
