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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
Was Josh Gad Denied A Role In James Cameron's Avatar Because of His Looks? Find Out
Josh Gad recalls almost being cast in James Cameron’s Avatar. Read on as the actor sheds light on his past in the recently released memoir.
Josh Gad says he wasn't cast in 'Avatar' because he looked like a 'tall overweight Smurf' as a Na'vi
It was a loss for Gad and the entire planet of Pandora. Josh Gad is well known for his role as Olaf in the beloved Disney movie Frozen, but he nearly landed a part in an even more adulated animated classic.
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 Missed Out On A Part In Avatar
Josh Gad was denied the chance to star in 'Avatar' because he resembled a "tall, overweight Smurf" when he digitally turned into one of the blue characters.
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.
Beauty and the Beast star Josh Gad reveals cruel reason he was rejected from Avatar role
Beauty and the Beast star Josh Gad, 43, said he nearly landed a role in sci-fi epic movie Avatar back in 2009 - but due to his weight, it didn't quite go to plan
Josh Gad Shares the Blunt Reason Why He Wasn't Cast in 'Avatar'
"One of the first things I went out for was a new James Cameron movie called Avatar," Gad continued, explaining that he auditioned "to play the role of Jake Sully’s best friend
James Cameron Promises Avatar: Fire and Ash Explores Something No Other Hollywood Movie Has
Avatar: Fire and Ash director James Cameron has opened up more about the film’s story, explaining how it will be different ...
It’s Crossed James Cameron’s Mind ‘We Could Be Getting High on Our Own Supply’ with ‘Avatar 3’
Fire and Ash," the director acknowledges the twists he has planned might make some viewers say, "'Fuck, that's not what I ...
James Cameron Teases ‘Avatar: Fire And Ash’ Progress: “Well Ahead Of The Curve”
The return to Pandora will not take long, director James Cameron assured, teasing that progress on his threequel is 'ahead of ...
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James Cameron Talks “Brave Choices” Made For New ‘Avatar’ Film & Confirms 3-Hour Runtime
James Cameron is already building hype for the third 'Avatar' film, 'Fire and Ash," which arrives in theaters in December.
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James Cameron's Avatar: Fire And Ash Comments Are A Positive Sign
The Avatar franchise has proven to be one of the most successful of all time, both commercially and critically. The previous ...
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Will Avatar: Fire And Ash compensate for one of the biggest misses of Game Of Thrones? Speculations explored
The Avatar franchise is set to expand its captivating universe with Avatar: Fire and Ash, releasing on December 19, 2025.
Nvidia’s AI avatar sat on my computer screen and weirded me out
Nvidia unveiled a prototype AI avatar at CES 2025 that lives on your PC's desktop. The AI assistant, R2X, looks like a video ...
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Get This Avatar: The Last Airbender Board Game at Historic Low Price
Avatar: The Last Airbender has a long history in gaming, with adaptations spanning various platforms, from action-adventure ...
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 ...