{
  "id": 16594904,
  "title": "Seyfried names film she thought would 'ruin' her career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/seyfried-names-film-she-thought-would-ruin-her-career",
  "topic": null,
  "section": null,
  "published": "2026-10-26T09:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://macleayargus.com.au/story/9380382/seyfried-names-film-she-thought-would-ruin-her-career"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amanda Seyfried revealed in a recent Q&A session with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation that she regretted turning down the role of Gamora in the 2014 Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy. Seyfried, 40, was offered the part by Marvel but turned it down due to fears that the movie might be bad and ruin her career. The role ultimately went to Zoe Saldana, and Seyfried now acknowledges her mistake. She stated that she made the film for herself and her family, expressing her dislike for extensive makeup sessions, stunts, heights, and the idea of pretending an entire world for prolonged periods.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}