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Chris Pratt's Remarkable Transformation: From Sidekick to Leading Man
29 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Director Timur Bekmambetov notes Pratt's growing confidence over 20 years
- Pratt takes on lead role in upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, with AI judge played by Rebecca Ferguson
- Bekmambetov praises Pratt's responsible behavior as he has become "very important"
According to director Timur Bekmambetov, Chris Pratt's confidence and stature in Hollywood have undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Bekmambetov, who directed Pratt in the 2008 film Wanted and the upcoming sci-fi thriller Mercy, says the 46-year-old actor is "still the same" person he worked with years ago, but with a "very different confidence."
When Bekmambetov first cast Pratt in Wanted, it was the actor's first major movie role, coming shortly before his breakout on the TV series Parks and Recreation. Now, Pratt has led blockbuster franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, and voiced iconic characters like Mario and Garfield. Bekmambetov notes that Pratt is "more responsible" these days, as he has become "very important" in the industry.
