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Rosamund Pike Regrets Role in 'Doom' Disaster

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rosamund Pike (British actress) expressed regret over her role in the 2005 Doom, calling it one of the worst films.
She appeared on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast with Dwayne Johnson and Karl Urban.
Pike said she was ill-equipped for the action genre and out of her comfort zone on set.
The film drew an 18% Rotten Tomatoes score and worldwide gross just under $60 million.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 film "Doom," produced by Universal Pictures, grossed nearly $60 million but received an 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting Hollywood's ongoing struggle with video game adaptations. The original "Doom" game, released in 1993, sold over 10 million copies and pioneered the first-person shooter genre, setting high expectations for its cinematic counterpart.

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Story summary

Rosamund Pike (British actress) expressed regret over her role in the 2005 Doom, calling it one of the worst films.
She appeared on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast with Dwayne Johnson and Karl Urban.
Pike said she was ill-equipped for the action genre and out of her comfort zone on set.
The film drew an 18% Rotten Tomatoes score and worldwide gross just under $60 million.

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