Did you know that for AVATAR...

Did you know that for AVATAR... James Cameron offered Matt Damon the lead role and 10 percent of the film's box office -- but he turned it down. The film grossed over $2.8 billion. Matt later said, "You will never meet an actor who turned down more money than me."

[PhilFryday]

That’s $140, 000, 000 more than the most an actor has ever made for one movie.

[jyesucevitz]

he turned it down it down due to his prior commitment to Jason Bourne. they were in post and he was needed for that. it cost him money, but other producers know if they hire him that he is committed to the project until it's done.

[TheMajorStranger]

Sean Connery was offered 15% of Lord of the Ring's box office for playing Gandalf. He didn't understand the story so he turned it down.

[callumoconnor]

I think he’s cool with it. Not just because he’s okay financially, but because Avatar would not have really added much to his legacy as an actor.

[carlannanan]

Sam Worthington played his role perfectly. I could not imagine anyone else playing Jake Sully.

[TheLeatheryman]

It would have flopped.. Not saying Damon is bad, but he made the right decision. Sam Worthington was better as an unknown. Much like the Star Wars cast

[HindsightWildin]

For reference, 10% of 2.8 billion is 280 million

[NotAllowed]

I’m happy they have Alex mason playing the main role

[CptSoap]

I appreciate the different colour grading for each scene!! I see what you did there

[mattnash]

First guy I've subscribed to from YT shorts for the genuinely interesting, well researched clips with relevant stuff in it that's literally less than 10s most of the time. Well played bro ❤️

[carrbender]

Hopefully Matt Damon learns from his mistakes

-Jimmy Kimmel

[NinjaSushi]

Why the hell would you turn down 10% of anything but especially in the movie business?!

[WisamSafi]

I loved that they ended up casting a relative unknown for the lead role. Allowed us to focus more on the plot rather on the personalities

[WaldoHaraldoFaldo]

Don’t think Damon would have sold me on being a marine as good as he is

[somugaienparfu]

Hey Allen, you should open a community post that would allow your viewers to submit easter eggs for you to cover.

[GoldenBlue...]

Moralof the story: never deny 10% of profits

[ramstab]

Matt Damon was given royalties too, not just the flat sum

[theGhostSteward]

My sumb brain convinced me the protagonist was Matt Damon this whole time...

[danielwells]

I don't think it would have grossed that much if Matt was the lead role, the person they chose was way better bc he was more relatable

[toxiNtidE]

Sam Worthington is jake sully and no can change it.. not saying matt is bad..😀