Juan Singleton now works as the public information officer for the City of Hardeeville.But you may recognize him as 'Hannibal Reporter' from the iconic bridge scene in 'Forrest Gump.' "I had one line," Singleton said. "And it was, 'Are you running for the homeless?'"While the sign in the movie set the scene over the Mississippi River, it actually took place on the Woods Memorial Bridge in Beaufort.RELATEDFrom Savannah to Beaufort, 13 iconic scenes in 'Forrest Gump' that were shot in our areaPlaying Forrest Gump's 'Lt. Dan' was more than just a role for Gary SiniseHow this Savannah woman helped bring 'Forrest Gump' to the big screenBubba's mama recalls how Tom Hanks broke the ice as she sat starstruck on the set of 'Forrest Gump'Singleton got the full Hollywood experience. He worked closely alongside the film's star Tom Hanks.He even had his own trailer with his name on it for the day.The scene he appears in is a short one, but he says it took eight hours to shoot. And it included a few bloopers."I flubbed it once," he said. "I made Tom Hanks laugh when I flubbed it. He was like, 'What did you say?' And I was like, 'I don't even remember what I said."Today, Singleton's small role is still paying off. He still receives residuals. "I look at my check and I'm like, 'Wow, if I'm getting this 30 years later, what do those stars make?'"Singleton says appearing in 'Forrest Gump' gave him a whole new appreciation for the film industry. And it's a memory he will always cherish. "It really is one of my favorite movies, if not, my favorite movie," he said. "And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it. It's really just a great movie. It's a feel-good movie that I think everyone can like and appreciate." RELATEDForrest Gump's lasting impact on Savannah and the Lowcountry, 30 years later Meet Sally Field's body double in 'Forrest Gump,' plus a look at her famous home Here's where you can find Forrest Gump's bench in Savannah