Why Joel Gad Didn't Make The Cut For James Cameron's Blockbuster 'Avatar'? -  Actor Reveals! - video Dailymotion

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Josh Gad shares a hilarious story about why he missed out on a role in James Cameron's 'Avatar'. Curious to know why? Watch the video above for the full scoop! #joshgad #jamescameron #avatar

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00:00Hollywood actor Josh Gad recently shared in his book, In Gad With Trust, that he almost

00:06landed a role in legendary James Cameron's 2019 blockbuster, Avatar.

00:11The actor auditioned for the role of Jake Sully's best friend and translator for the

00:15Navy but ultimately didn't make the cut.

00:20According to the variety, in the book, Josh recalled auditioning for the sci-fi epic film

00:26while seeking a break from his Broadway run in the 25th annual Putnam County Spelling

00:31Bee.

00:32He explained,

00:33I put myself on tape and shortly thereafter got a call that Cameron wanted to fly me to

00:39Los Angeles for a final callback at his Lightstorm production offices.

00:43However, things took a surprising turn.

00:47I apparently did not get the role because, while James Cameron was said to be thrilled

00:52with my audition, when I was turned into a digital avatar, I supposedly looked like

00:57a tall, overweight smurf," Gad revealed.

01:01The role was eventually given to Joel David Moore, who portrayed Norm Spellman in the

01:06film.

01:07Despite missing out, Avatar went on to become the highest-grossing movie ever, the record

01:11which movie held for years.

Why Joel Gad Didn't Make The Cut For James Cameron's Blockbuster 'Avatar'? - Actor Reveals!

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