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Chris Prattis “proud” to be the first person to drop an F-bomb in aMarvelmovie.
The actor, 43, attended the world premiere ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3in Los Angeles Thursday, where he spoke withVarietyabout using the expletive in its entirety for the first time ever within the superhero franchise.
“Yes, I do drop the first F-bomb. Take thatSamuel L. Jackson!” Pratt said, referencing how fellow Marvel costar Jackson, 74, is known forusing the F-word in his movie career.
As Pratt’s costarElizabeth Debickiasked if the curse word was in the script, the actor replied, “No, it was not. It was not scripted.”
“Everyone’s been trying to improv F-bombs for 10 different years … and finally one made it in,” Pratt continued. “Usually when you start dropping F-bombs in like an improv scenario, it’s really your indication to the filmmaker that you’d like to move on — and they actually put it into the film, so that’s pretty good. I’m really proud. I did it!”
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Pratt echoed similar sentiments about using the curse word while making a guestappearance onJimmy Kimmel Live!Thursday.
After hostJimmy Kimmelpointed out Pratt’s usage of the word, he then referenced Jackson as well, joking, “How did Sam Jackson not get that honor?”
“He must be Nick Furious right now,” Kimmel, 55, continued, using a play on Jackson’s Marvel character’s name, Nick Fury.
“He’s Nick Furious,” Pratt responded, laughing in agreement. “I think everybody’s tried [to use the F-word before], you know?”
The Motion Picture Association film rating system allows for one F-word (in a non-sexual context) in order to remain PG-13 instead of R.GOTG Vol. 3is rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of violence and action, strong language, suggestive/drug references and thematic elements.”
“For years I’ve tried, it’s not the first time I tried to get [a curse] in a movie, and they edited it together, and it was a funny beat, so they kept it,” he continued.
As Kimmel asked the star if those working behind the scenes on the film were aware they were “getting into different territory,” Pratt claimed that President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige went toGuardiansdirectorJames Gunn"and said, ‘Listen, you don’t wanna be the guy who is known for having the first F-word in your movie.’ "
He added, “And James was like, ‘Yes I do! That’s exactly [what I want]. Don’t you know me?’ And so they kept it in.”
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Prattchatted with PEOPLEon theGuardiansred carpet Thursday, where he admitted he is trying to reach superhero status in real life with his son Jack, whom he shares with ex-wifeAnna Faris.
“No, not yet. Not yet. I’m hoping after tonight he’ll finally think I’m cool,” Pratt said, responding to whether he’s achieved cool points as a dad for reprising his lead role as Star-Lord.
“Actually, he’s here with me tonight. He’s one of my dates tonight,” added Pratt, who also brought his wifeKatherine Schwarzeneggeralong for the event at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The actor went on to talk about parenthood themes in theGuardians’ third installment, which writer/director Gunn, 56, has teasedwill be the lastfor the core cast.
“The relationship between a parent and a child is definitely explored in this film, and there’s no stronger bond than between a parent and a child,” Pratt said. “And, yeah, certainly I can draw on my own experience as a parent when it comes to drawing and finding ways to be emotional and to push emotion.”
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3is in theaters May 5.
source: people.com
