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**Tribal Warfare** · 02-05-2013, 06:42 PM

Chris Pratt Lands GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Lead

After countless shortlist stories and rumors concerning who would play Star-Lord in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the search for the lead role is finally over, and fittingly the actor is someone who never appeared on any of the aforementioned lists. Deadline reports that Chris Pratt has been tapped to play Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, a character who was born of a human mother and alien father, and is a master strategist and combat expert who wears an ability-enhancing suit and pilots a psychically-linked ship. As Guardians features a cast of strange and cosmic characters, Quill was an important role to fill because he will likely act as the audience’s introduction to the vast, unfamiliar Guardians world. Hit the jump for more.

There were plenty of actors rumored for the role that made a lot of sense (John Krasinski, Zachary Levi, etc.), and Deadline notes that Marvel made test deals with Joel Edgerton, Jack Huston, Lee Pace, and Eddie Redmayne, but Chris Pratt actually seems like a perfect fit. His comic timing is excellent as evidenced by his work on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, and he’s shown his talent on the dramatic side with Moneyball and 2012’s Zero Dark Thirty, for which he also proved that he can beef up for a role if need-be.

Looking back on the previous shortlists and taking Pratt into consideration, it’s clear that writer/director James Gunn is planning on injecting a good amount of humor into Guardians of the Galaxy. A rumor surfaced recently that Marvel was looking at possibly tapping Jim Carrey or Adam Sandler to do voice work in the film (one of the guardians is a talking raccoon), so I’m interested to see the tone that Gunn settles on for the finished film.

With the role of Star-Lord secure, Gunn and Marvel now look to filling out the rest of the cast, which includes the powerful Drax the Destroyer, a giant tree named Groot, the aforementioned Rocket Raccoon, and the female lead Gamora. The story is also rumored to involve the villain Thanos. Expect to hear more soon as production gears up to begin later this year. Guardians of the Galaxy will be released in 3D on August 1, 2014.

JD10367 · 07-31-2014, 03:43 PM

I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of fun: humor, action, doesn't drag, has great visual style, and colored chicks are hot (especially green, blue, and red ones).

**sd4chiefs** · 07-31-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of fun: humor, action, doesn't drag, has great visual style, and colored chicks are hot (especially green, blue, and red ones).

I'm going to go see it in 4 more hours. I can't wait. I feel like a 10 year old boy.

**007** · 07-31-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

The end credits scene has leaked online.

Spoiler!

Does 80's Lea thompson show up too?

Great Expectations · 07-31-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

Does 80's Lea thompson show up too?

She has the right stuff.

**Tribal Warfare** · 07-31-2014, 11:12 PM

Awesome scfi action comedy.

**sd4chiefs** · 07-31-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

I'm going to go see it in 4 more hours. I can't wait. I feel like a 10 year old boy.

Just got back. It was amazing. Love It. Out.

keg in kc · 07-31-2014, 11:55 PM

Awesome. Best Marvel flick to date. Goofy grin on my face the entire time.

ThaVirus · 08-01-2014, 12:25 AM

I feel like you guys say that for every Marvel flick that comes out these days. First it was Cap and now GotG.

I haven't seen GotG yet but I didn't think Cap was as good as Avengers.

**007** · 08-01-2014, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I feel like you guys say that for every Marvel flick that comes out these days. First it was Cap and now GotG.

I haven't seen GotG yet but I didn't think Cap was as good as Avengers.

It wasn't. It was better than Avengers.

**Tribal Warfare** · 08-01-2014, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I feel like you guys say that for every Marvel flick that comes out these days. First it was Cap and now GotG.

I haven't seen GotG yet but I didn't think Cap was as good as Avengers.

it has a different feel than the other films in the MCU

so it's difficult to compare this movie to the others.

keg in kc · 08-01-2014, 01:41 AM

I thought Cap 2 was the best until this one. They knocked it out of the park twice this year. This movie was much more like the Avengers, in that it didn't have the dark/serious tone of Winter Solider. I thought it out-Avengered the Avengers, better work by the ensemble, better written, and pretty amazing visuals.

Megbert · 08-01-2014, 02:12 AM

I too just saw this GotG and holy crap I wanna see it again. I love the fact it knows what kind of movie it is and just had fun with the formula. Only one scene was a bit heavy handed. Other than that one minor quibble, such a great movie.

Swanman · 08-01-2014, 07:33 AM

I saw it last night and it was fantastic. Very well written and put together. Sometimes the comedy was a bit forced and put where it wasn't really needed but that's a very minor quibble. There didn't seem to be one dead spot in the movie, perfectly timed out at around two hours.

#pelvicsorcery

beach tribe · 08-01-2014, 07:46 AM

Spoil me muther ****ers!!
What gem do they have?
Any surprise introductions??
Did Brolin pull it off well?

**Bowser** · 08-01-2014, 08:27 AM

@ beach tribe's raging boner for Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet. You have a one track mind, sir!

02-05-2013, 06:42 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Tribal Warfare's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension	Chris Pratt Lands GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Lead Chris Pratt Lands GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Lead After countless shortlist stories and rumors concerning who would play Star-Lord in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the search for the lead role is finally over, and fittingly the actor is someone who never appeared on any of the aforementioned lists. Deadline reports that Chris Pratt has been tapped to play Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, a character who was born of a human mother and alien father, and is a master strategist and combat expert who wears an ability-enhancing suit and pilots a psychically-linked ship. As Guardians features a cast of strange and cosmic characters, Quill was an important role to fill because he will likely act as the audience’s introduction to the vast, unfamiliar Guardians world. Hit the jump for more. There were plenty of actors rumored for the role that made a lot of sense (John Krasinski, Zachary Levi, etc.), and Deadline notes that Marvel made test deals with Joel Edgerton, Jack Huston, Lee Pace, and Eddie Redmayne, but Chris Pratt actually seems like a perfect fit. His comic timing is excellent as evidenced by his work on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, and he’s shown his talent on the dramatic side with Moneyball and 2012’s Zero Dark Thirty, for which he also proved that he can beef up for a role if need-be. Looking back on the previous shortlists and taking Pratt into consideration, it’s clear that writer/director James Gunn is planning on injecting a good amount of humor into Guardians of the Galaxy. A rumor surfaced recently that Marvel was looking at possibly tapping Jim Carrey or Adam Sandler to do voice work in the film (one of the guardians is a talking raccoon), so I’m interested to see the tone that Gunn settles on for the finished film. With the role of Star-Lord secure, Gunn and Marvel now look to filling out the rest of the cast, which includes the powerful Drax the Destroyer, a giant tree named Groot, the aforementioned Rocket Raccoon, and the female lead Gamora. The story is also rumored to involve the villain Thanos. Expect to hear more soon as production gears up to begin later this year. Guardians of the Galaxy will be released in 3D on August 1, 2014.
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07-31-2014, 03:43 PM	#241
JD10367 Cheaterlover* JD10367's Avatar Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI	I really enjoyed it. It's a lot of fun: humor, action, doesn't drag, has great visual style, and colored chicks are hot (especially green, blue, and red ones).
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07-31-2014, 11:12 PM	#245
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Tribal Warfare's Avatar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension	Awesome scfi action comedy.
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07-31-2014, 11:55 PM	#247
keg in kc oxymoron keg in kc's Avatar Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever	Awesome. Best Marvel flick to date. Goofy grin on my face the entire time.
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08-01-2014, 12:25 AM	#248
ThaVirus 20 Menthol KOOLs ThaVirus's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2007	I feel like you guys say that for every Marvel flick that comes out these days. First it was Cap and now GotG. I haven't seen GotG yet but I didn't think Cap was as good as Avengers.
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08-01-2014, 01:41 AM	#251
keg in kc oxymoron keg in kc's Avatar Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever	I thought Cap 2 was the best until this one. They knocked it out of the park twice this year. This movie was much more like the Avengers, in that it didn't have the dark/serious tone of Winter Solider. I thought it out-Avengered the Avengers, better work by the ensemble, better written, and pretty amazing visuals.
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08-01-2014, 02:12 AM	#252
Megbert New and shiny. Megbert's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: KC KS	I too just saw this GotG and holy crap I wanna see it again. I love the fact it knows what kind of movie it is and just had fun with the formula. Only one scene was a bit heavy handed. Other than that one minor quibble, such a great movie.
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08-01-2014, 07:33 AM	#253
Swanman It's a league game, Dude Swanman's Avatar Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Itasca, IL	I saw it last night and it was fantastic. Very well written and put together. Sometimes the comedy was a bit forced and put where it wasn't really needed but that's a very minor quibble. There didn't seem to be one dead spot in the movie, perfectly timed out at around two hours. #pelvicsorcery
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08-01-2014, 07:46 AM	#254
beach tribe Keep doubting J MFing Houston beach tribe's Avatar Join Date: May 2007 Location: ft.lauderdale	Spoil me muther ****ers!! What gem do they have? Any surprise introductions?? Did Brolin pull it off well?
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08-01-2014, 08:27 AM	#255
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