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The MCU has had three actors named Chris who have been major players in the franchise, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Pratt. Before entering the MCU, the three were relatively B-list actors in the industry and had done relatively small films and TV projects. Their fame and populated skyrocketed ever since they played Captain America, Thor, and Star-Lord, respectively. Marvel and Kevin Feige took big risks by approaching them to play iconic Marvel characters. Superhero movies are known for taxing their actors to maintain a lean physique and to be fit to be able to properly portray the characters. All MCU actors had to follow a strict regimen to achieve this.
Pratt too was determined to transform the role of Star-Lord inGuardians of the Galaxy.He put in several hours of hard work at the gym and followed a strict diet to achieve the desired physique required for the role.
Also read:“That part was nightmare”: Not Losing Weight, Chris Pratt’s Bizarre Punishment Felt Like Hell to Get Into Shape for James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt Went Full Beast Mode To Portray Star-Lord in the MCU
Chris Prattwas previously known as the loveable and adorable chubby guy fromParks and Recreation. He was a comparatively unknown actor compared to someone likeChris Evansat the time. When he got the role of Star-Lord inGuardians of the Galaxy, he was set to make a complete physical transformation. He hired Duffy Gaver as his personal trainer who had high praise for Pratt regarding his enthusiasm. He toldMuscle and Fitness,
“Chris’ athleticism is amazing. He is incredibly disciplined and his work ethic is phenomenal. He isn’t the client you have to push; he’s the type of client you have to pull down. If you were to walk into the gym when he was training, you would have thought for sure you’ve got a guy getting ready for the NFL Combine. He wanted more muscle, to be much leaner, and to be more fit. He wanted to do justice to the role.”
Pratt also said that it was“three or four hours a day of just consistent, ass-kicking hard work”to achieve his desired physical shape (toMen’s Journal). He even posted onInstagramwith a picture showing off his transformation.
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His hard work and enthusiasm paid off as he became an overnight sensation and the film also became a huge success for the MCU. He became a big movie star from the success and he went on to do other highly successful movies like theJurassic Worldfranchise and the recentThe Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Also read:“I decided to improvise and drop my trousers”: Chris Pratt’s N*de Scene Infuriated NBC So Badly They Gave Him a Stern Warning
Chris Pratt is Open to Returning as Star-Lord But On One Condition
The original Guardians members had their last emotional hurrah inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Although it was the last appearance of all the major players of the team, the post-credits scene of the film promised that Star-Lord would return in future films of the MCU. Chris Pratt addressed that he is open to returning to the role as long as the MCU stays true to what James Gunn had created. He toldGamesRadar,
“It would be strange to continue Peter’s story without James. He’s done such a masterful job in the first three films. We really found the voice of Peter Quill together and without him, obviously, I would never have had this opportunity. He writes it, he directs it, he dreams up the music, it’s his imagination on screen.
So, to continue to tell the story, it would really be important to honor what he’s done in the first three films and to honor what the fans have grown to love about the character and not simply do it because people might show up to pay for it, you know? So maybe down the road if something makes sense I would do it but it would really have to check a lot of the right boxes.”
Meanwhile, Pratt is basking in the success of his latest filmThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. He is also doing another voice-over role inGarfield. He will star in the upcoming Russo Brothers’ filmThe Electric Statealongside Millie Bobby Brown, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, Jason Alexander, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, and Giancarlo Esposito. He will also return as James Reece in the second season of his hit showThe Terminal List.
Also read:“I don’t care how much money someone would offer me”: Chris Pratt Refused To Do One Thing Even After Earning Millions Of Dollars With His Marvel Contract
Sources:Muscle and Fitness,Men’s Journal,Instagram,GamesRadar+
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
