Josh Gad Says Avatar Role Fell Through Due to His ‘Overweight Smurf’ Na’vi
In January 2025, Josh Gad published his memoir titled “In Gad We Trust: A Tell-Some.” This book contains a series of personal essays where Gad shares insights into his life, discussing topics such as the effect his parents’ separation had on him, his battles with weight and self-perception, and his years in show business. He reveals that he sought acting opportunities in films and TV shows to temporarily step away from his Broadway work for the play “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee.” One of the roles he auditioned for was in the movie “Avatar.