Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Matt Damon Claims James Cameron Offered Avatar Role
Matt Damon recently shared that James Cameron offered him the lead role in the movie Avatar back in 2009.
The offer included a 10 percent share of the film's gross.
However, Damon turned it down because he was already working on another movie and didn't want to leave that production.
The role eventually went to Sam Worthington.
Damon mentioned that Cameron was very understanding and said the movie didn't need a big star to succeed.
This story has gone viral, sparking discussions about what could have been if Damon had accepted the role.
Matt Damon claims James Cameron offered him the lead role in Avatar in 2009.
The offer included 10 percent of the film's gross.
Damon turned down the role because he was committed to another film.
James Cameron reportedly said the movie didn't need a big star to succeed.
The role of Jake Sully ultimately went to Sam Worthington.
- Who
- Matt Damon, James Cameron, Sam Worthington
- What
- Matt Damon claims James Cameron offered him the lead role in Avatar
- When
- 2009
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Matt Damon was already committed to another film and did not want to leave the production in the lurch
- Actor
- Matt Damon
- Role Offered
- Jake Sully in Avatar
- Percentage Offered
- 10 percent of the film's gross
- Year of Offer
- 2009
- Final Actor Cast
- Sam Worthington