James Cameron sets record straight on Matt Damon's 'Avatar' casting claims

James Cameron is setting the record straight on casting choices for one of his most iconic movies.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month, the 71-year-old director addressed previous claims made by Matt Damon that he was offered a role in "Avatar" and a percentage of the film's gross but had to turn it down because he was filming one of the "Jason Bourne" movies.

"He was never offered the part," Cameron said. "I can’t remember if I sent him the script or not.