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Chris Pratt is presently a household name with his experience in renowned franchises likeGuardians of the GalaxyandJurassic World. The role of Peter Quill was a turning point in his career. The MCU character needed him to go through an intense workout and diet routine which was key in elevating him to international stardom.
Before associating his name with the big franchises and animation flicks, Chris Pratt was known for playing Andy Dwyer inParks and Recreation. Pratt made an insane physical transformation to change himself from an adorable overweight to a charming MCU superhero. Interestingly, the actor’s ex-wife, Anna Faris reacted very weirdly to his transformation.
How did Anna Faris feel about Chris Pratt’s MCU transformation?
Initially,Chris Pratthad a tough time in the industry before landing the role of Andy Dwyer inParks and Recreation. Speaking to theSmartlesspodcast, Chris Pratt revealed that he had some of his worst auditions for roles inStar TrekandAvatar. This also made him initially reluctant to play Peter Quill in the MCU. However, when he won over the Marvel heads and James Gunn and was selected forGoTG, the 44-year-old actor pulled off an intense physical transformation.
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During a conversation withExpress, Chris Pratt spilled more details about his physical transformation forGuardians of the Galaxy. TheZero Dark Thirtyactor revealed that he went through a grueling fitness regime for the first five months. Pratt added that he enjoyed the process but it was also painful.
However, he was most surprised at getting the weirdest response from his then-wifeAnna Faris. The latter reflected a mixed approach to the situation and was both impressed and displeased.
“She would vacillate between being turned on and happy and like, ‘Oh my God honey, look at your body, that’s crazy!’ That was one side but the other side was ‘Oh will you just eat something, you grumpy bastard'”
Chris Pratt and James Gunn did something extremely unexpected whenGuardians of the Galaxybecame a huge success. Gunn’s vision and the performances elevated the film to a crazy fun ride that was enjoyed by all despite not being a significant superhero group in the Marvel comics. The success also led to two successfulGoTGsequels in the MCU.
Chris Pratt pulled off his MCU transformation with immense dedication
Chris Pratt trained under former Navy Seal and celebrity trainer Duffy Gaver. The latter had been responsible for some insane physical transformations of actors like Brad Pitt inTroyand the Spider-Man fame Tobey Maguire. Gaver revealed that Pratt was very disciplined and the type of client who does not need to be pushed but“the type of client you have to pull down”(viaMuscle and Fitness).
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Chris Pratt set an example with his transformation for the MCU role. Duffy Gaver spoke toEsquirethat Pratt was completely in a different shape. He is very proud of what the actor achieved under him.
“I think Chris’s body at the time was working for the type of actor he was, but it was time for a change. I’m extremely proud of the work I did with Chris because it took him from being a character actor of sorts to being a leading man. And a really highly sought-after leading man.”
Duffy Gaver also added that the Owen Grady actor was one of his favorite clients, and, he still gives his example to other clients. With the conclusion of theGuardians of the Galaxy Trilogy, we have to wait a lot for Peter Quill to return to the MCU. However, somerumors also suggest that James Gunn may have involved him in his DCU.
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On the other hand, Chris Pratt will continue his voice acting streak and will voice the titular cat in the upcomingThe Garfield Movie. After the record-breaking collections ofThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, it will be seen if the movie Garfield can also recreate that success.
The Garfield Moviewill be released on July 03, 2025. TheGuardians of the Galaxymovies can be streamed on Disney+.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
