Amanda Seyfried passed on playing Gamora due to "high chance that this could be bad"
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Amanda Seyfried revealed in a SAG-AFTRA discussion that she was considered for the role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy, which eventually went to Zoe Saldaña.
- Seyfried expressed skepticism about the film's concept, citing talking characters like a tree and a raccoon in space as reasons she doubted its success.
- She feared that taking the role might harm her career if the movie turned out poorly, leading her to pass on the opportunity.
- Despite her initial doubts, Guardians of the Galaxy became a major hit, highlighting Seyfried's candid and blunt approach to career decisions.
