He says the world is a ‘much better place’ because he’s not Star-Lord.

And I wasnt really sure how I could be a part of that tone."

There was never a real conversation that it would have definitely been me.

Joel Edgerton attends “Loving” New York Premiere at Landmark Sunshine Theater on October 26, 2016 in New York City, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, 2023

Joel Edgerton; Chris Pratt in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’.John Lamparski/WireImage; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett

It was just I had the opportunity to try and audition.

I just didnt quite understand it.

(See:Star Warsand the seriesObi-Wan Kenobi.)

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Two more films followed: 2017’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

2and 2023’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Other actors who’ve tested for Star-Lord includeJack Huston,Eddie Redmayne,Glenn Howerton, andAdam Brody.

Brodyspoke about his auditiontoVarietylast year.

“I wanted that one, he said, admitting that Pratt was a better fit.

He is bigger, stronger but tonally, I really dug it.