That role, of course, went to Chris Pratt and made him a bonafide movie star.
He’s bigger, stronger.
But tonally, I really dug it."

Adam Brody could’ve played Star-Lord in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’.Unique Nicole/Getty Images; Everett Collection
“You want to be in one, whether you like it or not,” Brody said.
It’s sort of a no-brainer."
Other actors who tested for Star-Lordinclude Joel Edgerton, Jack Huston, and Eddie Redmayne.
The runner-up was apparentlyIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’sGlenn Howerton.
Brody is currently starring in the filmRiver Wildalongside wifeLeighton MeesterandTaran Killam.
“But my absolute favorite part of filming was chasing Leighton through the woods at full speed.”
Watch the trailer forRiver Wildabove.
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