Chris Pratt, known for his role as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently expressed openness to the idea of joining the DC Universe. After visiting the set of Superman: Legacy with director James Gunn, Pratt hinted at the possibility of making the franchise leap. While he refrained from naming a specific character he would like to portray, he mentioned that he would leave that decision to the fans and directors like Gunn.
When asked directly whether he would consider joining the competing franchise, Pratt did not hesitate to respond with a resounding “Yes, of course.” He expressed his love for playing Star-Lord but also conveyed his eagerness to explore new roles if the opportunity arose. Pratt emphasized that if a role in the DC Universe aligned with his schedule and made sense for him, he would be thrilled to take on the challenge.
Pratt’s comments coincided with a photo shared by James Gunn from the set of Superman: Legacy, where Pratt paid a visit. The actor and director have a longstanding collaboration, starting with Pratt’s debut as Peter Quill in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ in 2014. They went on to work together on sequels, as well as ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame.’
Under Gunn’s direction, Superman: Legacy is set to kick off a new era for the DC Universe, featuring David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. Gunn’s leadership at DC Studios opens up possibilities for crossovers between the Marvel and DC Universes, a concept that he hinted at in interviews.
Gunn mentioned the possibility of integrating MCU actors into his DC projects, indicating a willingness to explore cross-universe collaborations. While acknowledging that any potential crossover would be years away and dependent on establishing DC’s direction first, Gunn teased fans by acknowledging discussions about such possibilities.
Chris Pratt’s openness to joining the DC Universe reflects a growing trend of actors transitioning between superhero franchises. With the creative leadership of directors like James Gunn, the prospect of multiverse collaborations between Marvel and DC becomes increasingly plausible, offering exciting opportunities for fans and actors alike.