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Actor Chris Pratt has been at the forefront of some of the most iconic franchises in recent history. While Pratt is known for his role as Peter Quill / Star-Lord in the MCU, he gained equal recognition for essaying Owen Grady in theJurassic Worldmovies, which succeeded the originalJurassic Parktrilogy. Although Pratt made his franchise debut in 2015, he inadvertently predicted his own future years ago.
Before Pratt rose to fame as the bankable blockbuster star, he made a name for himself with the goofy and adorable character of Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcomParks and Recreation. Pratt was a series regular for six out of the show’s seven seasons, appearing in a recurring capacity during the first season. However, during his time on the show, Pratt predicted that he would lead the fourthJurassic Parkfilm, and here is what happened!
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Chris Pratt’sJurassic Parkgag onParks and RecreationPreceeded His Casting in the Franchise
Chris Pratt‘s time onParks and Recreationis fondly remembered for his character’s loveable goofball energy and slacker attitude. That character is a far cry from the gritty action star energy he channelizes in all threeJurassic Worldfilms. Therefore, it is hard to believe that Pratt himself would predict that he would be cast in the franchise’s fourth installment.
Since the release ofJurassic Park III, a fourth installment in the action-adventure franchise had long been rumored to be in development. By 2009, Pratt was well into the second season ofParks and Recreation. In agag videoPratt filmed for the show’s second season DVD release, the actor nonchalantly joked about being cast inJurassic Park IV.
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In the video, Pratt speaks to the audience while he pretends to receive a text from Steven Spielberg, who directed the first two movies in the franchise. Pratt hilariously responds to Spielberg’s message by asking the director to wait while he films the bonus footage. Pratt also shamelessly admits to sending gift baskets to Spielberg so that he can book a role inJurassic Park IV.
A NewJurassic WorldMovie is in Development But Chris Pratt is Unlikely to Return
Well it seems like, it took Pratt nearly 4 years to get back to Spielberg as he wasannouncedas the lead of the franchise’s fourth installment in 2013. By this time, Pratt had already shot to fame with 2014’sGuardians of the Galaxy. While there was noJurassic Park IV, the fourth installment, titledJurassic World, spawned a new trilogy of films led by Pratt that achieved commercial success.
2022’sJurassic World Dominion, directed by Colin Trevorrow, was Pratt’s last installment in the franchise to date. However, in January 2024, a new film in the franchise wasreportedlyin development at Universal Pictures. Frank Marshall was reported as the producer with Spielberg executive producing what is expected to be a “new era” for the hit franchise.
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The initial report indicated that neither Pratt norBryce Dallas Howard, who led the franchise’sJurassic Worldtrilogy were expected to return for the new installment. David Koepp who co-wrote the first installment and penned the second installment ofJurassic Park, was revealed as the screenwriter for the new film.
Jurassic Worldis streaming on Max, whileParks and Recreationis available on Peacock.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
