Chris Pratt talked about the difficult audition process he went through trying to land a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 43-year-old actor revealed to Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday that he had a “rough run” by auditioning and losing multiple roles, including parts in the Thor and Captain America movies.
Pratt auditioned for so many different roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that he almost gave up before landing Star-Lord in Guardians Of The Galaxy.
“I auditioned for all of them. I had a rough run with Marvel,” Pratt said. “I auditioned for Thor, but not even to be Thor — but to be one of the sidekick guys, and I didn’t get a call back.”
He added, “It got to the point where I would never audition for Marvel again. I was like, “This is stupid; I’m never going to be in a Marvel movie.”
Perseverance pays off: Chris Pratt revealed that he auditioned for so many different roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that he almost gave up before landing Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy
He finally landed a role at Marvel: The third installment of Pratt’s blockbuster franchise opens in theaters May 5 and forms a final chapter in the adventures of Star-Lord and company, at least for now
He explained, “Anything that came out and needed a man even remotely like me, I somehow auditioned.” I’d either turn in a tape, and they’d say, ‘No, we don’t need to see it.'”
Pratt jokingly revealed that he came to believe, “Well, I definitely don’t have that ‘It Factor’ they’re looking for because they don’t even want me to come back.”
In addition to starring as Star-Lord, Pratt voiced Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which premiered earlier this month.
On Friday, Pratt’s superstar father-in-law Arnold Schwarzenegger praised Chris after watching his new movie Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3.
The 75-year-old action star – who recently introduced the world to his mini-pig Schnelly – gave a heartwarming shoutout to Pratt via Twitter, telling the Marvel mainstay that he is “very, very proud” of him.
Arnold wrote, “I saw #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 last night and WOW. @prattprattpratt you crushed it. A non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action. I loved it, and I’m very proud of you.’
The third installment of Pratt’s blockbuster franchise will premiere in theaters on May 5 and mark a final chapter on the adventures of Star-Lord and company, at least for now.
Chris is married to Schwarzenegger’s oldest child, Katherine, 33, with whom he shares two daughters: Lyla Maria, two, and Eloise Christina, 11 months.
Wasn’t easy: The 43-year-old actor told Jimmy Kimmel, “It got to the point where I would never audition for Marvel again. I was like, “This is stupid; I’m never going to be in a Marvel movie.”
Busy Man: In addition to starring as Star-Lord, Pratt also voiced Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which premiered earlier this month
Making him proud: Arnold Schwarzenegger, 75, declared on Friday that he was a very proud father-in-law when he praised 43-year-old Chris Pratt after seeing his new movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Ultimate father-in-law: The former governor of California has been very close with his beloved daughter’s A-list husband since their romance began in 2018. that Katherine and Chris got married
Sweet: The legendary action star gave a heartwarming shoutout to Pratt via Twitter, telling the Marvel mainstay that he’s “very, very proud” of him and calling Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ‘a non-stop, perfect mix of comedy and action’
The former governor of California has been very close to his beloved daughter’s husband since their romance began in 2018.
“I get along really well with him,” Schwarzenegger told Jimmy Kimmel in 2019 — the year Katherine and Chris tied the knot.
Besides being both action stars, the Hollywood heavyweights bonded instantly over their shared love of fitness.
Arnold told Kimmel, “Sure, the first thing when we met, [Chris] says: ‘Can we play sports together? I need the inner shovel to the pump iron.
“Pumping iron was definitely the deciding factor. We were at the gym, that’s it.’
The Terminator icon went on to say he was “blown away” when his daughter told him she was in a relationship with the Jurassic World hero.
“I was stunned when my daughter told me she was dating him.
‘[I was like], ‘Do you have to be so competitive? I mean, do you have to have a man taller than me, taller than me, making bigger movies than me… making more money than me? What is going on here?”
First Look: Sylvester Stallone reprized his role as space pirate captain Stakar Ogord/Starhawk in the new Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3
The character of Vin Diesel: As the walking tree spins and fires a gun at approaching enemies, he changes his usual catch – “I am Groot” – to show that his friends are now a part of him. “We are Groot,” he shouts as he shoots
Fierce: Zoë Saldaña’s Gomora is back with more exciting action sequences in part 3
Villain: Chukwudi Iwuji is revealed as the main villain of the film, the High Evolutionary. His organic face appears to be stuck on some kind of robotic skeleton and he tries to turn all living things into hybrid beings.
Lovely couple: Chris is married to Schwarzenegger’s oldest child, Katherine, 33, with whom he shares two daughters – Lyla Maria, two, and Eloise Christina, 11 months
Heavenly love: The deeply religious couple bonded in church, and Katherine recently described their meet-cute as “super sweet” during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show
In a touching moment, Arnold spoke to Kimmel about how grateful he was that Chris was such a kind and loving partner to his daughter.
“I’m really happy he’s such a great guy,” said the superstar. “Not just a very talented man and a great actor and a great star and all that stuff, but a very nice man and kind to my daughter, which is the most important thing to me.”
The deeply religious couple hooked up at church, and Katherine recently described their meet-cute as “super sweet” during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show.
And more kids seem to be on the way for the couple, as Katherine shared Us weekly that she is open to more children: ‘I come from a big family, so I like the idea of having a lot of kids around me and a big family. Whatever God has in His plan for us, we will do.”