Fans are relieved that Matt Damon didn't join the Avatar franchise, considering the work Sam Worthington did with the franchise.
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When it comes to the top performing films in Hollywood, James Cameron seems to have a firm hold on the top 5 spots, with Titanic and his two Avatar films. Although the latter had been well received commercially, many fans believe that the story worked because it cast Sam Worthington as the lead, instead of Matt Damon, who was also offered the role of Jake Sully.
There is a section of the fandom that believes that Avatar was better off working with someone not as celebrated as Sam Worthington instead of a famous actor like Matt Damon. This allowed the audience to immerse themselves in the world of Avatar without Damon breaking the immersion with his star power.
The character of Jake Sully was offered to Matt Damon, who turned it down, believing it was the right approach for the franchise. Given that Matt Damon was such a household name, the actor's presence in the franchise would have detracted from audiences appreciating the immersive nature of the world created by James Cameron.
