Glen Powell Says Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord Changed Lead Heroes in Hollywood

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Recently, Glen Powell looked back on how Chris Pratt’s breakout role in Guardians of the Galaxy reshaped Hollywood’s viewpoint towards leading men. In a recent interview, he shared that Pratt’s lighter and more lively approach paved the way for actors like himself to gain recognition. Furthermore, Powell pointed out that this change enabled him to surpass stereotypical roles and establish his position in the entertainment industry.

Glen Powell on how Chris Pratt changed the game for leading heroes

In reference to Chris Pratt’s standout role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, Glen Powell shared with GQ that his performance was particularly impactful as it wasn’t overly brooding or somber.

He conveyed, “I’m not as serious or weighty as Christian Bale. Christian Bale has a certain gravitas, while Robert Pattinson has his unique style. When Chris Pratt started making more lighthearted and energetic performances, that’s when I feel most comfortable. And it seems to me that I possess a quality that is valuable in Hollywood, rather than a quality many other actors can portray.

At the point when the Guardians were launched, Powell was nevertheless securing minor parts in films like The Expendables 3. He mentioned that casting directors generally typecast him as “the athlete, the frat boy, or the quite plain neighbor.” With Pratt’s ascension, Powell found an opportunity for entertainers with athleticism and humor. This differed from the brooding characters linked to Robert Pattinson in Twilight or Christian Bale in The Dark Knight.

Powell’s career took off after starring in films like Everybody Wants Some!! and Hidden Figures, culminating in his breakout role as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. By 2023, he had become the lead actor in Hit Man and Anyone But You, which grossed a total of $220 million worldwide. Later on, he appeared in Twisters and will be the main character in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, due for release in November 2025.

In “The Running Man,” Powell drew on Tom Cruise’s guidance, pushing himself hard to embody Ben Richards. As he put it, “I transformed from thinking, ‘I’m an actor in a film,’ to ‘I’m a top-tier athlete.’ I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have someone like Tom, whom I could ask, ‘What should I do to survive this situation?’

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2025-09-10 10:48