Since his days on the hit TV show Parks and Recreation, Chris Pratt has come a long way. The actor has starred in blockbuster films like Jurassic World and The Tomorrow War. While he’s now known for his chiseled physique, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Pratt weighed almost 300 pounds when he auditioned for his role as Peter Quill in the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. The actor was given less than six months to get in shape.
Chris Pratt was told he was ‘too fat’ to be cast in ‘Moneyball’ Chris Pratt attends the “Guardians of the Galaxy” photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. |Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Starring as Andy Dwyer on the smash NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation propelled Pratt to popularity in the early 2000s. And by 2010, the actor had already appeared in several comedy films like Bride Wars and Deep in the Valley.
Chris Pratt was told he was ‘too fat’ to be cast in ‘Moneyball’ Chris Pratt attends the “Guardians of the Galaxy” photocall on July 25, 2014 in London, England. |Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
Starring as Andy Dwyer on the smash NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation propelled Pratt to popularity in the early 2000s. And by 2010, the actor had already appeared in several comedy films like Bride Wars and Deep in the Valley.
- 4/12/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before Chris Pratt established himself as an action hero, he received criticism about his weight. And when he was told he was “too fat” for a role, the actor went on a crash diet and stopped drinking to get it. Here’s how it went down:
Chris Pratt was told he was ‘too fat’ for his ‘Moneyball’ role Moneyball stars Chris Pratt, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2011 | Michael Tran/FilmMagic Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Pratt rose to fame in the early 2000s as Andy Dwyer in the hit NBC sitcom, Parks and Recreation. And by 2010, he had appeared in nearly a dozen comedy films, including Bride Wars and Deep in the Valley.
But in 2011, the future Guardians of the Galaxy star made a pivot to drama with the role of Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball. However, when he first auditioned for the part, the actor was told he needed to lose weight.
Chris Pratt was told he was ‘too fat’ for his ‘Moneyball’ role Moneyball stars Chris Pratt, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, and Philip Seymour Hoffman in 2011 | Michael Tran/FilmMagic Michael Tran/FilmMagic
Pratt rose to fame in the early 2000s as Andy Dwyer in the hit NBC sitcom, Parks and Recreation. And by 2010, he had appeared in nearly a dozen comedy films, including Bride Wars and Deep in the Valley.
But in 2011, the future Guardians of the Galaxy star made a pivot to drama with the role of Scott Hatteberg in Moneyball. However, when he first auditioned for the part, the actor was told he needed to lose weight.
- 2/25/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A couple of weeks ago, Sony's Columbia Pictures unexpectedly announced that it would scrap Moneyball, Steven Soderbergh's planned baseball flick. The announcement came just a few days before shooting was to begin in Phoenix.
Today, Variety reported that Sony plans to continue the project, but without Soderbergh behind the camera. Sony Chairman Amy Pascal reportedly read Soderbergh's rewriteof Steven Zaillian's screenplay and objected to the changes. Soderbergh had apparently planned an unorthodox narrative structure and a documentary style that the studio worried would alienate audiences. There also may have been a secondary concern that the baseball-centric theme would detract from worldwide ticket sales.
Brad Pitt is still on board to star as Billy Beane, the Oakland A's manager whose unique economical and statistical approach allowed the team to compete with more lucrative baseball franchises such as the Yankees.
The studio will also hire Aaron Sorkin to make some changes to Zaillian's script,...
Today, Variety reported that Sony plans to continue the project, but without Soderbergh behind the camera. Sony Chairman Amy Pascal reportedly read Soderbergh's rewriteof Steven Zaillian's screenplay and objected to the changes. Soderbergh had apparently planned an unorthodox narrative structure and a documentary style that the studio worried would alienate audiences. There also may have been a secondary concern that the baseball-centric theme would detract from worldwide ticket sales.
Brad Pitt is still on board to star as Billy Beane, the Oakland A's manager whose unique economical and statistical approach allowed the team to compete with more lucrative baseball franchises such as the Yankees.
The studio will also hire Aaron Sorkin to make some changes to Zaillian's script,...
- 7/10/2009
- by Rich Z Zwelling
- Reelzchannel.com
Those of you who are desperate for summer jobs, or are suffering the sting of a layoff, it might help you to know that not even a superstar like Brad Pitt is immune to unemployment woes. Pitt and director Steven Soderbergh were set to begin shooting “Moneyball” in Phoenix on Monday, but Sony has called a time out and put the film into limited turnaround.
“Moneyball” is based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling book of the same name, which profiled the Oakland A’s general manager, Billy Beane. That’s a baseball team, by the way. Beane harnessed the power of computer-based analysis to assemble a crack squad out of one of the smallest budgets in major league baseball.
With Soderbergh at the helm, “Moneyball” has steered away from being a traditional underdog sports flick. Instead, the director has shot footage at Mlb games and has cast real baseball players from...
“Moneyball” is based on Michael Lewis’ bestselling book of the same name, which profiled the Oakland A’s general manager, Billy Beane. That’s a baseball team, by the way. Beane harnessed the power of computer-based analysis to assemble a crack squad out of one of the smallest budgets in major league baseball.
With Soderbergh at the helm, “Moneyball” has steered away from being a traditional underdog sports flick. Instead, the director has shot footage at Mlb games and has cast real baseball players from...
- 6/22/2009
- by Elisabeth Rappe
- MTV Movies Blog
Sony's Columbia Pictures unexpectedly announced yesterday that it would scrap Steven Soderbergh's Moneyball, which was scheduled to begin shooting today in Phoenix. The movie was to star Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, the Oakland A's manager whose unique economical and statistical approach to building player rosters allowed the team to be competitive with more lucrative baseball franchises such as the Yankees.
The dramatized script, written by Steven Zaillian, is based on Michael Lewis's non-fiction book Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game. Several Major League players, both past and present, agreed to participate in Soderbergh's movie, either as actors or interviewees. They include David Justice, Darryl Strawberry, Lenny Dykstra, and Scott Hatteberg.
Sony Chairman Amy Pascal reportedly read Soderbergh's rewrite of Zaillian's screenplay and objected to the changes. Soderbergh had apparently planned an unorthodox narrative structure that the studio worried would alienate audiences. There also may have...
The dramatized script, written by Steven Zaillian, is based on Michael Lewis's non-fiction book Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game. Several Major League players, both past and present, agreed to participate in Soderbergh's movie, either as actors or interviewees. They include David Justice, Darryl Strawberry, Lenny Dykstra, and Scott Hatteberg.
Sony Chairman Amy Pascal reportedly read Soderbergh's rewrite of Zaillian's screenplay and objected to the changes. Soderbergh had apparently planned an unorthodox narrative structure that the studio worried would alienate audiences. There also may have...
- 6/22/2009
- by Rich Z Zwelling
- Reelzchannel.com
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