Amanda Seyfried turned down Guardians of the Galaxy role

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 09:01 · Archive

Amanda Seyfried rejected the chance to play Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, fearing the 2014 film would damage her career.

Amanda Seyfried turned down the chance to play Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy over fears the 2014 superhero film would damage her career. The 40-year-old actor was offered the role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, but declined and the part went to Zoe Saldana instead.

Speaking in a question-and-answer session with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Seyfried explained her reasoning. 'I think turning down Guardians of the Galaxy was just so obvious to me at the time,' she said. 'I'm like: This is not going to be a hit. The tree and the raccoon are talking to each other. And also they're all in space. And I was just like: This will ruin my career if this is bad. And there's a high chance that this could be bad.'

The film proved to be a major commercial success, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2014 and spawning two successful sequels. The cast also appeared in the Avengers series.

Seyfried acknowledged she was wrong about the film's prospects but does not regret her decision. She cited her desire to prioritise her family, her aversion to spending extended periods in make-up, and her dislike of stunts, heights and extensive physical pretence as reasons for turning down the role.

How it is being reported

• Seyfried names film she thought would 'ruin' her careerHollywood star Amanda Seyfried turned down one of the movie industry's biggest roles because she was worried the film might be "bad".The West Australian · 26 Oct, 08:38
• Seyfried names film she thought would 'ruin' her careerHollywood star Amanda Seyfried turned down one of the movie industry's biggest roles because she was worried the film might be "bad".Perth Now · 26 Oct, 08:38
• Amanda Seyfried names the one film she thought would 'ruin' her careerHollywood actress Amanda Seyfried turned down one of the movie industry's biggest roles - playing Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie - because she was worried the film might be "bad".Perth Now · 26 Oct, 08:04

In this story: Amanda Seyfried · Zoe Saldana · Guardians of the Galaxy · Marvel Cinematic Universe · SAG-AFTRA Foundation · Avengers

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