Chris Pratt has been up there for a while, and like many actors in the business, he’s had a fairly good career thus far. He’s gone from playing tiny roles and starring in sitcoms to taking on one of the main roles in a multibillion-dollar series, Star-Lord in the MCU. The Jurassic World star currently boasts as one of the most successful and fan-favorite actors in the industry.
It is common knowledge that actors or actresses give audition for a movie role or to get any other role in any type of project unless the director of the movie specifically has someone in his or her mind. Well, Chris Pratt has been able to bag roles without auditioning for them as he was already an established actor and was also paid a very hefty sum for his performances in the movies or franchises.
Chris Pratt Has Not Auditioned For the Past Decade
Ever since he was cast as the superhero Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy, Chris Pratt has not appeared in a single audition for a part. Pratt’s performance in the part helped make him a global star. The actor has gone on to play the lead in numerous films and franchises including the lead role in the acclaimed Jurassic World film series, a prequel to the well-known Jurassic Park trilogy.
It came as a shock to many when it was revealed that the actor did not audition for the role in the major franchise and was given a free pass to the lead role of the franchise. Moreover, he earned a very hefty sum and even had a $5,000,000 payday in his biggest non-Marvel movie, Jurassic World, the movie that made $1.6 billion at the global box office against a budget of $215 million.
Chris Pratt Was Heavily Paid for His Part in Jurassic World
American actor Chris Pratt is renowned for playing a variety of roles in both film and television. Pratt first gained notoriety for his role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation and enjoyed enormous success as Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy film series.
Pratt’s engaging performances, witty one-liners, and action-packed roles have cemented his reputation as a leading man in Hollywood. He is a superhero both on and off-screen as he is actively involved in philanthropy and supports several philanthropic initiatives.
Chris Pratt was paid heavily for his performance in the Jurassic World movies. It was reported that the actor was paid a major sum of $5 million for the first, $10 million for the second, and around $14 million for the third. It was the actor’s highest pay ever after his MCU roles which also brought him a very high pay.
Pratt was reported to be paid somewhere around forty-five to fifty million dollars for his collective performance as the lead role and for the brief appearances in the MCU movies. The actor has starred in seven of the franchise movies and according to many reports, his overall takeout was much higher after his cut from the merchandise was taken into consideration.
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