Dev Patel may be an Oscar-nominated leading man, but even he admits to the occasional bout of imposter syndrome.
The Green Knight actor, 31, recently told The New York Times that he’s frustrated his agents in the past as he’s been known to turn down major blockbusters. “Maybe it’s a fear of how I would fit into that world,” Patel said, referencing “one of the worst movies I’ve ever done.”
“I shouldn’t even bring it up, but do a quick IMDb search and you’ll know what it is,” Patel offered, instead of naming the film, which The Times surmised was 2010’s The Last Airbender. The movie earned five Razzies, including worst picture (plus a worst supporting actor nomination for Patel).
He played Prince Zuko in M. Night Shyamalan’s live-action feature adaptation of the Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Patel said he succumbed to the pressure of working with green screens and special effects. “I didn’t really flourish in that position,” he explained.
