15 Seemingly terrible movie castings that worked out great (With Pictures)

8. Chris Pratt as Star-Lord

It’s funny to remember that at this point last year, many believed Guardians of the Galaxy would be Marvel’s first big-budget flop. A key reason was that the main star was a man with little major screen credits and best known as the lovable, chubby dimwit of Parks and Recreation. But from the momentChris Pratt’s Star-Lord sings while breaking into an ancient vault, moviegoers were cheering him on and he helped the film become a winner.

He balanced great humor with a good flair for action and surprising many with his buff body to make the movie a smash. It has launched Pratt to leading man status with Jurassic World and the upcomingGuardians sequel. This was the case of an offbeat choice being needed for an offbeat hero.