James Cameron Slams Matt Damon’s Avatar Casting Claim | E! News
Two years after Matt Damon’s claim that he turned down a $250 million deal to play Jake Sully in ‘Avatar,’ James Cameron set the record straight in a December 18 interview with The Hollywood Reporter. While it is true the pair discussed the blockbuster hit, James says Matt’s involvement was never a done deal, adding, “But he was never offered. There was never a deal. We never talked about the character. We never got to that level. It was simply an availability issue.” Matt had explained to ‘The Titanic’ director at the time that while he would love to be part of the ‘Avatar’ series, he had a scheduling conflict due to his role in the ‘Bourne’ movies. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1426428/james-cameron-on-matt-damons-avatar-claim?query=matt%20damon
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23 Comments
I wonder if James Cameron is lying to make Matt Damon feel better. James Cameron is a notorious liar.
Open this video because of Matt Damon, I don't really care what he said, never watch avatar anyway
YEAH! SLAM IT!! SLAM!!!!
Steven Spielberg & James Cameron vs Ben Affleck & Matt Damon 😅
Potato face
"Availability issue" So you did offer him the role
They offered me all box office sales. But like Matt, availability issue.
Hmmmm
He pleasantly insulted and humiliated Matt Damon for his lies I love it😢😮😢😮😢😮😢😮😢😮😢
I don't know why it is Matt Damon like a lie so much that is why a lot of people don't like him😢😢😢😢😢😢
Among the worst movies I’ve ever seen
So hes calling matt damon a liar? Wow
Matt Damon been saying this for years….
Surely they have agreed to initiate this public controversy. Milions of Borne fans could tune in to watch Avatar. A simple free media enactment could boost 30 % revenue.
Surely Matt Damon is getting the largest deal from this publicity which doesn’t hurt anyone.
Think about the magnitude.
Sam Worthington was perfect as Jake Sulley.
How many actors hate Matt Damon because of his personality compared to James Cameron?
I prefer the Bourne films
Wasn’t Terminator based upon a Harlan Ellison idea, Cameron only credited him after a court battle? Honesty issues.
Honestly, he ruined a fun rumor but whatever
I don’t believe Cameron
Who cares I love them both they better not become enemies because of this minor misunderstanding
Cameron is only gonna give himself 300m and hire homeless people to act if needs be 😂
Thank God !! he would have been awful! Sam is the best choice for Jake.