Chris Pratt Talks Indiana Jones, Is The Reboot Happening? — cinemablend.com

TMZ caught up with Pratt to get a statement about the potential casting. Actually, "ambushed" is more accurate word, as he had just gotten off a plane when he was bombarded by the cameras. Nevertheless, when asked about whether he was in talks to become the new Indy, the Guardians of the Galaxy star said: This wasn’t the first time Chris Pratt addressed the reports. During a press appearance for his Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award, he said, as quoted by ComicBook.com, that it would be an "awesome opportunity" to play Indy. And frankly, what better man for the job? The only thing is that his scheduling is filling up fast. Not only does he have his Marvel commitments — Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is coming in 2017 — he also has Jurassic World (which could easily lead to sequels), as well as the Magnificent Seven remake with Denzel Washington and more LEGO movies. Though we think he’d be perfect for the role, is it beneficial for him to be involved in yet another massive franchise? As Jennifer Lawrence will tell you, being involved in essentially everything can be exhausting.

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