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Why Amanda Seyfried Turned Down the Role of Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy

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By Web Desk Published August 14, 2025 2 Min Read
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Amanda Seyfried declined the role of Gamora in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Image Credit:@PrestonHoover11 / X
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Amanda Seyfried, the acclaimed actress known for her versatile film career, recently shared why she turned down the role of Gamora in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Despite the film’s eventual blockbuster success and cult status, Seyfried had reservations at the time that influenced her decision.

Seyfried explained that one of her main concerns was the potential risk of starring in what she feared might be Marvel’s first box office failure. She admitted on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, “Who wants to see a movie about a talking tree and a talking raccoon? I thought it would bomb, and that could damage my career.”

Her apprehension also extended to the physical demands of the role. Playing Gamora required extensive makeup to achieve the character’s green skin. Seyfried recalled hearing from fellow actors about the gruelling makeup process and said she was “really scared of the idea of being stuck and painted a different colour because of the amount of time it takes.”

Additionally, Seyfried cited scheduling and personal career choices as factors. She was reluctant to spend six months filming in London and was attracted to another project, A Million Ways to Die in the West, which she felt was a better fit at the time.

Though she acknowledges that her fears were ultimately unfounded, given the massive success of Guardians of the Galaxy and the iconic status of Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Seyfried stands by her decision. She stated, “I was way too scared. I made that decision for myself. It was good for me then, and it’s good for me now.”

Seyfried’s candid reflection highlights how even accomplished actors weigh complex professional and personal factors when choosing roles—decisions that shape their careers in unpredictable ways.

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