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Josh Gad Says He Missed Out on “Avatar” Role Because CGI Version of Him Looked Like 'a Tall, Overweight Smurf'
The 'Frozen' star noted that he was told 'Avatar' director James Cameron "was said to be thrilled with my audition" for the original 2009 science-fiction epic
Josh Gad Says He Was Denied a Role in ‘Avatar’ Because He Looked Like a ‘Tall Overweight Smurf’ As a Na’vi
The role appeared to be scooped up by Joel David Moore, who plays Norm Spellman in “Avatar,” a close confidant to Jake Sully and an expert on the Na’vi language.
Josh Gad reveals he ‘almost landed role’ in James Cameron's Avatar: 'I supposedly looked like a tall, overweight Smurf'
Josh Gad said he was almost a part of the 2009 movie and would have portrayed the role. Actor Josh Gad says Avatar director James Cameron wanted to cast him in the sci-fi movie. However, the decision changed after getting a digital transformation of the character that looked like a "tall,
Josh Gad reflects on missing out on a role in James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’
Josh Gad reminisces about nearly landing a role in James Cameron’s 2009 film Avatar. Despite Cameron’s positive feedback, Gad was ultimately not cast
Josh Gad explains how his CGI version made him miss out on 'Avatar' role
In his memoir, Gad, the beloved actor known for his work in Disney’s 'Frozen' and the Broadway hit 'The Book of Mormon', wrote that his audition caught the attention of Cameron, who invited him to Los Angeles for a final callback. However, it was the CGI rendering of his avatar that derailed his chances.
Josh Gad Says He Almost Landed Role in AVATAR but Was Denied for Looking Like "Tall Overweight Smurf" as a Na'vi
Actor Josh Gad ( Frozen , Beauty and the Beast , Wolf Like Me ) almost landed a role in the 2009 sci-fi epic Avatar , but he didn’t quite have the physical archetype director James Cameron was looking for.
Josh Gad Says He Was Fat-Shamed Out of ‘Avatar’ Role
Frozen actor Josh Gad was fat-shamed out of a role in Avatar, he writes in his memoir, because “I supposedly looked like a tall, overweight Smurf” when digitally transformed into one of the film’s blue characters.
Frozen Star Josh Gad Says He Didn't Get a Role in Avatar Because His Na'vi Form Looked Like a 'Tall, Overweight Smurf'
Frozen star Josh Gad has revealed he auditioned for a role in James Cameron's first Avatar film but was turned down because his Na'vi form looked like a "tall, overweight smurf." As reported by Variety,
Disney star says he could have played Jake Sully’s best friend in Avatar but James Cameron had to let him go because he looked like a "tall overweight Smurf"
Disney star Josh Gad says he almost landed a role in James Cameron’s 2009 epic Avatar, but the director had to let him go because of his appearance as a Na’vi. "I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices,
Josh Gad Says Avatar Role Fell Through Due to His ‘Overweight Smurf' Na'vi
Actor Josh Gad has been working in the industry since he was quite young. He is arguably most known as the voice behind Olaf in the Frozen movie series. The Wolf Like Me star recently published his new memoir,
James Cameron Confirms 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Runtime Will Have Fans Desperate to Hit the Bathrooms
After Avatar revolutionised 3D cinema in 2009 and its sequel, The Way of Water, blew away box office expectations 13 years ...
James Cameron Teases New Details From Avatar Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash lists a host of familiar faces in its cast list, including Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, Jemaine Clement, ...
Avatar 3 release date, cast, story, and everything else you need to know
The Avatar 3 release date is December 19, 2025. That's three years after Avatar: The Way of Water, and 16 years after the ...
James Cameron drops major hints about Avatar 3: ‘Might not be what audiences signed up for'
The Way of Water was released in 2022. It came out 13 years after the 2009 original film. The third part will release in 2025.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash director James Cameron talks about 'making brave choices,' drops teaser from his upcoming sci-fi sequel
Director James Cameron, for his upcoming sci-fi sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash, in the Avatar film franchise, talks about making "brave choices" in an interview with Empire.