Matt Damon Reveals Why He Passed on Starring in ‘Ted’
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Matt Damon revealed in a GQ interview that he passed on the lead role in the 2012 comedy "Ted," despite finding the script extremely funny and enjoyable to read.
- Damon admitted he overthought the decision and regretted missing the opportunity to film in Boston, which would have allowed him to spend time at home before his father's passing.
- The role ultimately went to Mark Wahlberg, who Damon praised, stating Wahlberg was the "right actor" and the movie turned out great.
- The "Ted" franchise expanded to include a prequel series on Peacock, which ran for two seasons, and creator Seth MacFarlane has expressed interest in a third film or a direct-to-Peacock feature.
- MacFarlane noted that while there are no current plans for a new season, the character Ted remains popular and could be brought back at any time.
