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Josh Gad Says He Missed Out on Avatar Role Because CGI Version of Him Looked Like 'a Tall, Overweight Smurf'
Josh Gad wrote in his new memoir 'In Gad We Trust' that he auditioned to play the character Norm Spellman in James Cameron's first 'Avatar' movie, but was told that he "supposedly looked like a tall,
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.
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 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 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.
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,
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 because of his appearance as a Na’vi. "I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices,
Josh Gad shows us why he’s so good at being a funny friend | Review
With Josh Gad,” the actor charmed the crowd with stories of showbiz, a sense of comic timing and a look inside his mind.
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 ...
Josh Gad Revealed That Olaf Was Almost Entirely Cut From "Frozen," And I Literally Cannot Imagine It Without Him
Josh Gad, who released his memoir “In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some” on Jan. 14, says his “Love & Other Drugs” co-star Jake ...
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.
Josh Gad calls this spring break comedy 'the single worst film I have made'
Josh Gad gets candid in his new memoir about a particularly frustrating experience in which the studio wouldn't stop ...
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 ...