James Cameron On Matt Damon Rejecting 'Avatar' And $270 Million

WRITTEN BY NISHANT BHISE

The most anticipated films of 2022 'Avatar: The Way Of Water' has finally arrived on December 16th, 2022 directed by James Cameron starring Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington

However, Matt Damon was considered to play the character of jack in the 'Avatar' series.

James Cameron offered $270 million to Matt Damon from the profits. The actor told during the Cannes Film festival.

Matt Damon turned down the film due to commitment to the 'Bourne' franchise and took a 'moral decision' to not exit the franchise

James Cameron, during a BBC interview, asked Matt Damon to get over it as he is "the biggest movie star"

James Cameron also echoed Damon's reason for rejecting the film due to his commitment to the 'Bourne' franchise.

However, the director wants him to make a cameo in the future 'Avatar' sequels,

'Avatar: The Way of Water' has collected $435 million in its opening weekend

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