Amanda Seyfried Reflects on Turning Down Gamora Role in Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Seyfried cites career concerns, makeup aversion, and a competing project as reasons for declining the now-iconic role, which was ultimately played by Zoe Saldaña.

Amanda Seyfried declined the role of Gamora in 2013, fearing the unconventional Marvel film might fail and damage her career.
She was deterred by the extensive makeup process and the green screen work required for the role, which she found unappealing.
Seyfried chose to star in Seth MacFarlane's 'A Million Ways to Die in the West,' prioritizing it as a better fit for her career at the time.
Zoe Saldaña took on the role of Gamora, and the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise became a critical and commercial success, grossing over $2 billion globally.
Seyfried has reiterated she has no regrets about her decision, while Saldaña has confirmed she will not reprise the role but hopes Gamora returns in a new form within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.