We all have moments in life when we have to choose between two forks. The choice may affect the rest of our lives. Matt Damon can tell you a thing or two about it. He would have starred in the incredibly successful Avatar series. He’s still mourning the possibility, he revealed in a new interview.
James Cameron gave Matt Damon good advice to forget Avatar
It’s not the first time Matt Damon has spoken out about his missed Avatar opportunity. The story is one of the more spectacular Hollywood legends of the past 20 years because it is so beautifully tragic. At least from a financial perspective. Because there Damon a 10 percent profit sharing on box office earnings was promised by Avatar, his refusal cost him about 250 million US dollars. He could have wrapped his descendants in golden diapers up to the 10th generation in one fell swoop.
But Matt Damon didn’t want to become Jake Sully, he wanted to stay Jason Bourne. “I’m sure an actor has never turned down more money”, he says today. Damon had a good reason for sticking with the action series: contractual obligations to the Bourne crew. “I don’t know if I could have let my friends down.” Finally, in 2007, 16 years ago, Sam Worthington, who was living in his car at the time, was cast in the role, so the story had a good ending for at least one character.
James Cameron has the best advice for Matt Damon
At the start of the second part, Avatar director James Cameron advised Matt Damon to think about the things he has – and not to think about the things he doesn’t have.
He flogs himself for it. Matt, you are one of the biggest movie stars in the world get over it!
Cameron even considered giving Damon a cameo in the upcoming Avatar movies. According to the director, this is necessary simply to bring the world back into balance. “But he doesn’t get ten percent. Fuck it all.“
When will Avatar 3 be in theaters?
Avatar 3 was recently postponed along with all other future parts and will not be available until the December 2025. Avatar 4 will follow in December 2029, Avatar 5 in December 2031.
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