Josh Gad Shares Blunt Reason Why He Wasn't Cast in 'Avatar'

Josh Gad Says He Was Denied a Role in ‘Avatar’ Because He Looked Like a ‘Tall Overweight Smurf’ As a Na’vi
Josh Gad almost landed a role in the 2009 sci-fi epic “Avatar,” but he didn’t quite have the physical archetype James Cameron was looking for. In his new memoir, “In Gad We Trust,” the “Frozen” actor recalls while desperate to find a reprieve from starring in “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” on Broadway,
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 Shares the Blunt Reason Why He Wasn't Cast in 'Avatar'
Josh Gad became the well-known actor he is today thanks to roles in Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, and the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon. But in another universe, the 43-year-old nearly got his big break in James Cameron's epic 2009 sci-fi film Avatar.
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,
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,
Josh Gad Gives Update on “Spaceballs 2”, Which Is 'Very Much a Sequel' to 1987 Original: 'The Wait Is Gonna Be Worth It'
Shortly after, in September 2024, Gad said during an interview with Kelly Ripa that it was “incredible" to collaborate with ...
Josh Gad says children were 'sobbing, screaming, and fully traumatized' by Olaf's original Frozen 2 death scene
Josh Gad says he couldn't get through recording Olaf's death scene in 'Frozen 2' without 'sobbing,' revealing that the ...
Jake Gyllenhaal warned Josh Gad The Book of Mormon was ‘way too controversial’ to star in
Josh Gad has revealed that Jake Gyllenhaal warned him against accepting a role in The Book of Mormon because it was too ...
Who Is Josh Gad's Wife? All About Actress Ida Darvish (and Why You'll Recognize Her from This Popular Video Game Series!)
Josh Gad and Ida Darvish have been married since 2008 and share two kids. Here's everything to know about Josh Gad's wife.
Jake Gyllenhaal Warned Josh Gad ‘The Book of Mormon’ was ‘Way Too Controversial’ After Hearing the Music: ‘You Cannot Do Whatever This Is’
Some” on Jan. 14, says his “Love & Other Drugs” co-star Jake Gyllenhaal warned him not to pursue a role in “The Book of ...
Josh Gad Says Jake Gyllenhaal Warned Him Against Doing ‘The Book of Mormon’: ‘Too Controversial’
Josh Gad claimed Jake Gyllenhaal was far from enthusiastic about him pursuing a role in The Book of Mormon. According to his ...
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How Josh Gad became a comic sensation despite lifetime of anxiety and self-doubt
Josh Gad has cojones — or maybe ... That stage success led to TV and movie roles for the actor, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He passed on “Modern Family” and lost roles to Bill ...
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Actor Josh Gad on three performances that shaped his career
From an endearing Mormon missionary to a goofy animated snowman who likes warm hugs, Josh Gad has made a name for himself through offbeat characters. He's out with a new memoir called "In Gad We ...