Amanda Seyfried Stands by Decision to Reject Marvel Role

Amanda Seyfried revealed that she turned down the role of Gamora in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, which ultimately went to Zoe Saldaña, due to concerns about the film's potential success and her desire not to be stuck in such a transformative role. On the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Seyfried expressed fears of being 'painted a different color' and the long commitment of living in London for six months. She also noted that she had another film opportunity with Seth MacFarlane that she preferred at the time. Despite the film's massive success, grossing over $773 million, Seyfried maintains she does not regret her decision, calling it smart rather than brave. She acknowledged her apprehensions about a movie featuring a talking tree and raccoon potentially being Marvel's first flop. Ultimately, Seyfried emphasized that her choice was based on personal priorities and career considerations at that moment.