Amanda Seyfried explains why she turned down Gamora role
At a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&A, Seyfried said she feared a failed space-set Marvel film could hurt her career and has no regrets.
Amanda Seyfried said at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&A that she turned down the role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, according to comingsoon.net.
Seyfried said she worried the film could damage her career if it failed, given its unusual space-set characters.
She added that she does not regret the decision. Among her reasons, she cited her plans for a family and her dislike of long makeup sessions, stunts and heights.
The actress also said she currently has no interest in taking a superhero movie role. She mentioned Ann Lee as a part that required a lot of movement.
Zoe Saldaña took the part
Zoe Saldaña ultimately played Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Guardians of the Galaxy was released in 2014 and earned $773.3 million worldwide.
Quick answers
Why did Amanda Seyfried turn down Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy?
She said she feared the film could damage her career if it failed because of its unusual space-set characters.
Does Amanda Seyfried regret not playing Gamora?
No. She said she does not regret the decision, citing her family plans and her dislike of long makeup sessions, stunts and heights.
Who played Gamora instead?
Zoe Saldaña played Gamora in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.