US EditionGlen Powell Says Chris Pratt in ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Changed Hollywood
Glen Powell credits Chris Pratt's fun and lighter portrayal of Star-Lord for changing leading men roles in Hollywood, inspiring Powell's approach to action films and stunts.
- Ahead of his November release, Glen Powell credits Chris Pratt's Star‑Lord role with opening Hollywood to lighter leading men as he headlines Edgar Wright's The Running Man on November 14, 2025.
- Powell had spent years attempting to break through, landing a supporting role in The Expendables 3 before his breakout in Richard Linklater's Everybody Wants Some!!.
- Leaning on Tom Cruise's guidance, Powell trained intensely as a high-performance athlete and did most of his own stunts for The Running Man.
- Powell is now described as one of Hollywood's hottest leading men, with recent credits including Anyone But You and Twisters, and But You earning $220,000,000 globally.
- The casting shift positions actors with athleticism and humor, creating openings for Powell, who recently declined James Bond while discussing an Anyone But You sequel and working on JJ Abrams' Ghostwriter.
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The Independent (US)Glen Powell credits Chris Pratt’s Marvel role for changing Hollywood
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star says Pratt made things more ‘silly and buoyant’
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Glen Powell is crediting some of his success to Chris Pratt. The 36-year-old Anyone But You actor says that one of 46-year-old Chris‘ roles has helped change the expectations for men in Hollywood. Keep reading to find out more… While speaking to GQ, Glen said that Chris‘ appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy made it possible for Hollywood’s leading men to be “silly” instead of only having “brooding or dark” roles. “I remember when Chris Pratt br…
Glen Powell Says Chris Pratt in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Changed Hollywood Leading Men: You Can Be ‘Sillier’ and Not Just ‘Brooding’ Like Robert Pattinson and Christian Bale
Glen Powell is tipping his hat to Chris Pratt for indirectly helping him became a bonafide movie star. That’s because Powell views Pratt’s breakout role in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” as a turning point when Hollywood became more open to leading men who were “a little more silly and buoyant.” “Guardians of the Galaxy” opened in 2014, the same year Powell had a small supporting role in the action movie “The Expendables 3.” Powell had be…
Glen Powell Credits Chris Pratt for Shifting Hollywood’s Leading Man Image
timesng.com: Los Angeles, CA — Glen Powell is praising Chris Pratt for his role in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” saying it transformed Hollywood’s perception of leading men. In a recent cover story, Powell acknowledged that Pratt’s breakout performance allowed actors like him to find success outside the traditional “brooding” archetype. “I remember when Chris Pratt […] This post Glen Powell Credits Chris Pratt for Shifting Hollywood’s Lead…
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