Chris Pratt Doesn’t Understand The Social Media Pile-Ons Against Him: ‘Why Are They Coming After Me?’

Chris Pratt was scared off from playing Indiana Jones by Harrison Ford. There had been speculation that Chris could replace Harrison as the iconic character in the upcoming 'Indiana Jones 5' but the star shut down the rumours following Ford's suggestion that the hero will die with him. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Chris said: "No, aren't they doing 'Indiana Jones' with Harrison Ford? All I know is once I saw a quote from Harrison Ford and I don't even know him but it was enough to scare me, that was like, 'When I die, Indiana Jones dies'.

Chris Pratt won't be donning Indiana Jones' iconic fedora anytime soon. The actor recently shut the door on any possibility of starring in future reboots.Pratt, 43, recently sat down for a chat on the  podcast and addressed the reports that he was in consideration to play the legendary adventurer in Steven Spielberg and Lucasfilm's rumored planned reboot of the beloved franchise.«I don’t even know who Steven Spielberg is.

Chris Pratt has responded to long-standing rumours he’s set to play Indiana Jones, saying it’ll never happen.Back in 2015, a Deadline report said Pratt was in talks to star in a rebooted version of Indiana Jones after Disney bought the rights to the character.It was later confirmed that the studio would be going ahead with Indiana Jones 5, with Harrison Ford playing the titular archaeologist. Ford went on to say it was “him or me” when it comes to Pratt starring in the film.In a new interview, Pratt has said it’s unlikely he’ll ever take on the role of Indiana Jones.“All I know is I once saw a quote from Harrison Ford and I don’t even know if it was really him, but it was enough to scare me, that was like, ‘When I die, Indiana Jones dies’,” Pratt said in an interview with the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast.“And I’m like, ‘am I gonna get haunted by the ghost of Harrison Ford one day when he dies if I play (Indiana Jones),” continued Pratt.Ford once said “Don’t you get it? I’m Indiana Jones.

Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the 43-year-old actor said he has no plans to step into Indiana Jones’s boots, which have belonged to Harrison Ford since 1981.Revealing the reason behind his decision to steer clear of the franchise, Pratt blamed Ford’s past comments and said they scared him to even consider taking on the role in the future.“All I know is I once saw a quote from Harrison Ford … and I don’t even know if it was really him, but it was enough to scare me, that was like, ‘When I die, Indiana Jones dies,'” he said in the podcast released Tuesday.“I’m like, ‘Am I gonna, like, get haunted by the ghost of Harrison Ford one day when he dies if I play…?'”Pratt is seemingly referring to Ford’s 2019 interview on The Today Show, where he said, “Don’t you get it? I’m Indiana Jones. When I’m gone, he’s gone.

Chris Pratt shut down the rumors he is interested in taking over the role of Indiana Jones, and for a very interesting reason. During a recent appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Pratt discussed the possibility of taking over the iconic role from Harrison Ford in potential remakes of the film, saying it was never going to happen. The "Jurassic World Dominion" actor went on to explain the reason he will forever turn down the role of the famous archeologist is because he is afraid Ford’s ghost will come back to haunt him if he does.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Prime Video is delivering the star power this month with the release of the much-anticipated “The Terminal List,” starring Chris Pratt. The entire first season of the action series arrived on the streamer today and is already No.

Chris Pratt has revealed he actually doesn’t like being called by his name Chris, and even says it’s not his name. Instead, the Jurassic World actor, whose full name is really Christopher Michael Pratt, prefers to be called by his nicknames, including Pratt and CP. The 43-year-old star, who recently welcomed his second daughter with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, revealed that being called Chris ‘feels weird’, even by his friends.

Chris Pratt is in talks to star in and reteam with the Russo Brothers on “Electric State,” an adaptation of the illustrated novel by Simon Stålenhag. Millie Bobby Brown is attached to star.The film from the “Avengers: Infinity War” directors was previously set up at Universal.“Avengers” writing duo Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who penned “Infinity War” and “Endgame,” wrote the script.Set in an alternative future, “Electric State” centers on a teenage girl (Brown) who realizes that a strange but sweet robot has been sent to her by her missing brother.

Chris Pratt has claimed that “no one” calls him Chris in a new interview.Speaking on SiriusXM’s Pop Culture Spotlight With Jessica Shaw, the Jurassic World star initially confused the host with the declaration. “What do they call you?” Shaw asked, “Pratt?”“Yep. Pratt.

Chris Pratt is reacting to all those viral conversations labeling him the “Worst Chris” in Hollywood.

Firing back. Chris Pratt declared it was “f–ked up” that people interpreted his words about wife Katherine Schwarzenegger as a dig at his ex-wife, Anna Faris.

Chris Pratt is opening up about being one of the Hollywood “Chris” actors and how he doesn’t like people calling him by his first name.

Universal and Illumination’s Nintendo movie Super Mario Bros about the famed videogame plumbers, kart drivers and squashers of turtles is zipping from its planned December 21 release date to April 7, which is Easter weekend 2023.

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Constance Wu and Chis Pratt may be A-list actors, but they're parents first! ET's Will Marfuggi spoke to the pair at  premiere in Los Angeles Wednesday night, where they talked about their newborns, stepping out of their comfort zone for their Amazon Prime series and more.«He's lovely,» Wu said about working with Pratt on the series. «Very passionate about the project, and just a great person. He and I had babies around the same time so, it was also fun to just trade parenting stories and tips.»Wu not only traded stories and tips with Pratt — who acted in and executive produced the project -- she applauded him and the show's cast and crew for being so supportive of her needs as a mother in her first role since giving birth to her daughter in Aug.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAccording to Chris Pratt, his voice performance as Mario in the upcoming feature adaptation of the Super Mario Bros. video game will be “unlike anything you’ve heard.”Variety got the chance to catch up with Pratt at the Wednesday night premiere of his new Amazon Prime Video series “The Terminal List” (more on that later!) to talk about finding his voice for the film, which co-stars Charlie Day as Luigi.There’s been much internet discussion over Pratt’s casting in the animated film as the Italian plumber despite his non-Italian background, with critics expressing concern that his accent could potentially be offensive.

Chris Pratt‘s Italian accent for the upcoming Super Mario film will not be offensive, producer Chris Meledandri has claimed.The casting of Pratt as Mario and Charlie Day as Luigi was instantly met by criticism from fans, given that neither actor is Italian. But Meledandri has since attempted to quell those concerns.“We are collaborating with Chris and his experienced team to not just create a character-licensed film, but a new piece of entertainment which brings Super Mario Bros.