Amanda Seyfried Turned Down Gamora in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and Has Zero Regrets

Amanda Seyfried was offered the role of Gamora in Marvel’s 2014 hit“Guardians of the Galaxy,”and she passed. Her reason? She was convinced the movie would flop. At a SAG-AFTRA Foundation Q&A, Seyfried explained that the premise of a talking tree and a raccoon in space didn’t exactly scream blockbuster, and she worried a failure would damage her career.

The role went to Zoe Saldaña, and the first Guardians film went on to earn over $700 million worldwide, launching a beloved franchise. By any measure, it was one of the biggest what-ifs in recent Hollywood casting history.

But Seyfried isn’t losing sleep over it. She said she has no regrets, pointing to her dislike of stunts, heights, and long makeup sessions, plus her plans for family life. Sometimes the road not taken is the one that keeps you sane. Would you have said yes to Gamora? Tell us in the comments.