“I had no interest in playing the boyfriend”: Chris Pine Had to be Convinced to Play Gal Gadot’s Love Interest in Wonder Woman He Called Being ‘Second Fiddle’

Chris Pine unarguably looks effortlessly perfect in every single role he dons, and the same was the case when he played the fan-favorite character of Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman franchise. Yet, as immaculately as he performed in this role that went on to win the hearts of fans from all across the globe, what’s surprising is that the actor actually never wanted to play him.
Chris Pine. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it may seem unbelievable to many, it is only true that Pine rejected the role of the beloved husband-material Steve — not once, but twice. But the reason behind his turning down the iconic part was only understandable because he felt like his character “sounded like a second fiddle,” and he, for one, had “no interest,” whatsoever “in playing the boyfriend” in a superhero movie.
Chris Pine Never Really Wanted to Play Steve in the...
Chris Pine. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it may seem unbelievable to many, it is only true that Pine rejected the role of the beloved husband-material Steve — not once, but twice. But the reason behind his turning down the iconic part was only understandable because he felt like his character “sounded like a second fiddle,” and he, for one, had “no interest,” whatsoever “in playing the boyfriend” in a superhero movie.
Chris Pine Never Really Wanted to Play Steve in the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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