"I Overthought It And Talked Myself Out Of It"
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matt Damon revealed he passed on starring in Seth MacFarlane’s 2012 comedy Ted despite loving the script, admitting he overthought the role and regrets missing the opportunity to film in his hometown of Boston.
- Damon praised Mark Wahlberg’s performance in Ted, acknowledging that Wahlberg was great and the movie was successful, stating he wouldn't have improved it.
- He also discussed missing out on roles in The Dark Knight and Gus Van Sant’s Milk due to scheduling conflicts with other projects like the Bourne series and Green Zone.
- Damon expressed admiration for the actors who ultimately took those roles, such as Josh Brolin in Milk, emphasizing his belief that the right actor gets the part.
