Believe it or not, Chris Pratt was almost wasn’t cast as the MCU’s Star-Lord.

Chris Prattshared the story of how he almost didn’t make it as theStar-Lordof the MCU’sGuardians of the Galaxymovies.

Chris Pratt started his MCU tenure as Star-Lord in 2014’sGuardians of the Galaxy.

Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Marvel Studios

2, and the final twoAvengersmovies in the Infinity Saga.

The team featured a pool of around 200 actors for the role of Star-Lord, which includedShazam!

’s Zachary Levi andIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar Glenn Howerton.

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You just need to stop doing whatever youre doing and just be real.

The Marvel director asked the pair to improv.

Pratt and Bautista’s chemistry worked, and the former ultimately landed the role.

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Will Chris Pratts Star-Lord Die in Guardians 3?

Pratt eventually proved everyone wrong after his audition with his incredible performance as the Guardians' emotional leader.

Given thatGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

James Gunn Admits Only 1 of His Dream Actors for Guardians Got Cast

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3is set to premiere in theaters on Friday, May 5.

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