Amanda Seyfried reveals why she turned down Gamora role in Guardians of the Galaxy

Amanda Seyfried recently opened up on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast about turning down the role of Gamora in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. The actress revealed that she had been offered the role by director James Gunn and Marvel Studios but ultimately decided it wasn’t the right fit for her career at the time.

Seyfried admitted that the decision wasn’t easy. “I mulled over the offer for a few days,” she said. “I was really scared of the idea of being stuck and painted a different color because of the amount of time it takes.” She also noted that the commitment of working on a major blockbuster for an extended period, particularly in London, was daunting. Seyfried had a strong desire to work on a project with Seth MacFarlane called A Million Ways to Die in the West, which she felt was a better opportunity for her at the time.

The Oscar nominee also expressed concerns about the potential risks involved in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Let’s also remember that being a part of the first Marvel movie that bombs ain’t good for your career,” Seyfried said. “I thought that because this was about a talking tree and a talking raccoon, it would be Marvel’s first bomb.” Despite her doubts, Guardians of the Galaxy became a massive success, grossing $773 million worldwide and launching a successful franchise.

Seyfried acknowledged that she was “way too scared” to take a chance on Guardians, and said she didn’t regret her decision. “I made that decision for myself. It was good for me then and it was good for me now,” she concluded.

Zoe Saldaña ultimately landed the role of Gamora, becoming a key figure in the Guardians series and the broader MCU.