How Chris Pratt’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Hiring Apparently Boosted Glen Powell’s Career: ‘There’s No Doubt It Really Helped’

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Glen Powell is currently recognized as one of Hollywood’s leading film stars, yet he resides elsewhere. This notable status didn’t come easily; it’s a result of years spent tirelessly working towards this position. While his personal efforts are undoubtedly worthy of praise, he acknowledges others who contribute to his success, notably Chris Pratt among them, which might surprise some people.

Glan Powell bears an uncanny resemblance to the classic image of a charismatic Hollywood leading man, yet it’s surprising that he didn’t gain recognition earlier in his career. In an interview with GQ, Powell attributes his success to a change in Hollywood’s perspective, a transformation that Chris Pratt’s rise after starring in “Guardians of the Galaxy” vividly illustrates. According to Powell…

Back in the day, when Chris Pratt made his mark with Guardians of the Galaxy, it was a breath of fresh air-not your typical brooding or somber role. Honestly, I’m no Christian Bale; he carries an undeniable gravitas and weight that’s hard to match. Robert Pattinson had his niche too. But when Pratt entered the stage with his lighter, more playful antics, it felt like home to me. It seemed like I found a role that added a flavor essential in Hollywood, a flavor not many could pull off.

Actors can deliver various types of performances, yet they usually excel in specific areas where they feel most at ease and competent. Powell notes that before the release of Guardians of the Galaxy, studios tended to seek out more serious actors for their roles, performances with a weighty or substantial quality, as Powell puts it. However, this term doesn’t quite fit Chris Pratt’s performance in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Glen Powell has a point, as Chris Pratt’s career significantly took off after his role in Guardians, expanding into various roles across Jurassic World films, LEGO Movies, and Super Mario Bros. movies, even voicing similar characters. Remarkably, he wasn’t initially planned to audition for Guardians of the Galaxy.

For movies that weren’t able to secure Chris Pratt but desired similar acting styles, actors like Glen Powell were ready to step in and take his place. Intriguingly, some viewers now feel that Glen Powell is being excessively promoted as a leading man, a sentiment that was previously directed towards Chris Pratt.

Regardless of the circumstances that led Glan Powell to shine, many movie enthusiasts undoubtedly rejoice that he did. Upcoming films for Powell include Edgar Wright’s interpretation of Stephen King’s The Running Man, a stark contrast to the original Arnold Schwarzenegger-led version. Additionally, he will star in the Hulu sports comedy Chad Powers . The types of projects and roles Powell is now pursuing were likely handled differently just a few years ago, potentially leaving Glen Powell out of consideration.

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2025-09-10 23:05