10 Things You Need To Know About Guardians Of The Galaxy
4. Chris Pratt Almost Wasn't In The Movie
Just as Dave Bautista is being applauded for his acting in Guardians of the Galaxy, the other star who is being labeled as broken through is Chris Pratt as Peter Quill. But he nearly didnt get a chance to get his foot through the door as director James Gunn wasnt interested in seeing Pratt audition. Aaron Paul, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Joel Edgerton and John Krasinski and others, all screen tested before Chris Pratt was a consideration. But after being convinced to see him, Gun said he knew Chris Pratt was right for the role after 30 seconds. In fact, his audition was so good, Gunn was prepared to give him the role even if he didnt get his body into shape but Pratt asked for six months to lose 50 pounds. And seeing his topless scene, Pratts training regime appeared to have been a success even though he described it as torturous.
