Amanda Seyfried turned down Gamora because a talking raccoon sounded like a flop
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Amanda Seyfried says saying no to Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy felt 'so obvious' at the time: a talking tree and raccoon in space would 'ruin my career' if it bombed. 'Obviously I was wrong,' she told a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&A, but she still doesn't take it back, citing the family she wanted and her dislike of makeup chairs, stunts and heights. Zoe Saldaña took the part and played it in four more films.
Seyfried as Gamora: would it have worked?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 79 (Solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: Seyfried on the record at a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&A.
The films
- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): Spore Score 85, The Pros 84 vs The Punters 91
Sources
- Deadline: Amanda Seyfried Explains Turning Down 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' For Family: "Just Not For Me" (25 October 2026)
- SuperHeroHype: 'This Will Ruin My Career': Amanda Seyfried Gets Honest About Rejecting MCU's Gamora Role (25 October 2026)
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