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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
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 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.
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
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,

James Cameron Teases 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Progress

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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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Avatar: Fire And Ash Runtime Revealed
Avatar: Fire and Ash is set to release on December 19, 2025, continuing from the emotional end of its 2022 sequel. Director ...
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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 ...
James Cameron Jokes About Avatar: Fire And Ash’s ‘Less Nightmarish’ Creative Process While Sharing Update On The Third Film
The creative process is] a little bit less nightmarish. We’re getting to the point where we’re actually getting good at this.