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Matt Damon Regrets Passing on 'Ted' Role
5 Nov
Summary
- Matt Damon regrets not taking the lead role in the 2012 comedy 'Ted'.
- He felt he overthought the script and talked himself out of the part.
- Damon also missed family time in his hometown of Boston due to the decision.
Matt Damon has expressed regret over passing on the lead role in Seth MacFarlane's 2012 comedy "Ted." Damon stated that he had never laughed so hard reading a script but ultimately overthought the project and declined the offer.
His decision meant he missed out on filming in his hometown of Boston for six months. This was particularly poignant as his father, who passed away in 2017, was based there. Damon acknowledged that Mark Wahlberg was the ideal actor for the role.
"Ted" was a major box office success, grossing $550 million worldwide. The film spawned a franchise including a sequel and a prequel series. The prequel series, however, will not be renewed for a third season due to high production costs associated with its extensive CGI requirements.
