Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Actor Chris Pratt is best known for playing Peter Quill / Star-Lord in theGuardians of the Galaxymovies and other MCU projects. However, before tasting critical and commercial success with the superhero franchise, Pratt had almost entirely given up on franchise films and blockbusters after a series of failed auditions.
During a late-night talk show appearance, Pratt opened up about some of his earlier career struggles while trying to establish himself as a movie star. The actor recalled auditioning for parts in several billion-dollar franchises and getting disheartened after failing to make the cut. Here is what Pratt had to say about his auditions for some of the other popular franchises aside from Marvel.
Chris Pratt Reveals Auditioning ForAvatarandStar TrekFranchises
Chris Prattgained recognition for his work in the sitcomParks and Recreation. However, the actor later established himself as a bankable movie star with roles inGuardians of the GalaxyandJurassic Worldtrilogies, both of which earned billions of dollars at the box office.
During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live, Pratt admitted that he was grateful for getting to play a superhero. The actor revealed that he had always looked forward to playing a role in franchise films but failed to crack the audition numerous times.
It was not only just Marvel things but there have been a lot of heroic characters in various films… Not DC characters, but like, you know Star Trek or Avatar.
Pratt made the above statement recalling his failed auditions forStar TrekandAvatar, both of which are commercially successful franchises worth billions of dollars.
“This is mine now”: Chris Pratt’s Enormous Size Became a Huge Headache For James Gunn During GOTG Casting
While Pratt mentioned the franchises he auditioned for, he did not disclose the exact roles he tried to get. The actor noted that he tried out for parts that required an “it factor” but rarely got a callback or a follow-up. Therefore, he became convinced that he did not have the “it factor” and wasn’t made for franchise movies.
Chris Pratt Talks Failed Marvel Auditions Before LandingGuardians of the GalaxyRole
During the same conversation, Pratt also spoke about auditioning for Marvel roles before he landed the part of Star-Lord. The actor explained that he had auditioned for roles in movies such asThorandCaptain America, but did not hear back from the studio.
I would either submit a tape and they would say ‘No, we don’t need to see him,’ or I would get there and see them, they’d go, ‘No, that’s the last time we need to see you.’
Pratt made the above statement revealing how he faced rejection after rejection from Marvel Studios.
“You are cute, do you act?”: Chris Pratt Can’t Thank Rae Dawn Chong Enough For Helping Him Become the Dominant Box Office Force That He Is Today
TheJurassic Worldstar became convinced that he was never going to play a Marvel superhero and admitted to being disheartened by the experience. He added:
It got to the point where I was never gonna audition for Marvel again. I was like, ‘This is stupid, I’m never gonna be in a Marvel movie.’
However, before giving up on his dream to play a superhero, Pratt auditioned for the role of Star-Lord inJames Gunn‘sGuardians of the Galaxyand landed the part.It emerged as a critical and commercial success,grossing$773.3 million globally. The film launched Pratt into the commercial film star phase of his career, making him one of the most bankable actors in Hollywood.
Guardians of the Galaxytrilogy is streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
Content Writer
Articles Published :1774
With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
