Rosamund Pike Says ‘Doom’ Was So Bad She Thought It Might End Her Career
The Gone Girl star reflects on the disastrous 2005 video game adaptation with Dwayne Johnson, calling it “one of the worst films ever made.”
Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike has candidly reflected on one of the biggest missteps of her career — the 2005 sci-fi action film Doom. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Pike admitted that the poorly received movie made her worry that her acting career might be over before it had truly begun. The actress, who was still relatively new to Hollywood at the time, described the film as “probably one of the worst films ever made,” adding that she genuinely feared the project could derail her future in the industry.
Pike starred in the film alongside Dwayne Johnson and Karl Urban, playing scientist Dr. Samantha Grimm. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, the movie was based on the popular video game franchise Doom. The story followed a group of space marines sent to investigate a research facility on Mars where a dangerous experiment unleashes deadly creatures. Despite the strong recognition of the source material and a sizeable budget reportedly between $60 million and $70 million, the film was widely criticized by critics and struggled at the box office, earning around $58 million worldwide.
Looking back, Pike admitted she felt completely out of place while filming the project. At the time, she had recently gained attention for her role as Miranda Frost in the Die Another Day and was simultaneously working on Pride & Prejudice. Transitioning into a heavy action-driven production proved challenging, especially in what she described as an environment dominated by weapons training and intense physical preparation. Pike later acknowledged that she had underestimated the level of preparation required for such a role and did not fully understand the expectations that came with starring in a big action film at that stage of her career.
Despite the setback, Pike eventually turned the experience into a valuable lesson. In the years that followed, she rebuilt her reputation with a series of acclaimed performances, most notably her Oscar-nominated role in Gone Girl. Today, she is widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most versatile performers, proving that even a major early-career flop can become a stepping stone toward greater success.
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