28 Actors Who Were Almost Cast in Iconic Movie and TV Roles

Brody had his eyes set on entering the MCU as Star-Lord. On the Aug. 2 episode of Variety's "Just for Variety" podcast, he said of the role, "I wanted that one." But he also said he understood why the crew thought Chris Pratt was a "better" fit. "He is bigger, stronger, but tonally, I really dug it," added Brody.