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; 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.