Chris Pratt Coming into his Own

Literally 3 nights ago I was watching Moneyball and thinking how Chris Pratt has really been playing the Hollywood game smartly. He played to his fratboy-douchebag image in Wanted and 10 Years, slowly became one of the most beloved characters on "Parks and Recreation," took solid supporting roles in Oscar-nominated films 3 years running (Moneyball, Zero Dark Thirty, and Her) and topped it off by voicing the lead character in the box-office smash The Lego Movie.

And now the trailer for the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer has dropped, impressing us with Pratt-abs, and making us laugh with great comedic chops and the clever use of "Hooked on a Feeling." On top of that, Pratt is the lead in the upcoming Jurassic Park reboot scheduled for release next year.





But for me, Pratt will always be Bright Abbott, the doofy, big-hearted lunk from the erstwhile WB's "Everwood." He was charming, spotlight-stealing, and always provided the biggest laughs. Here's to you, Bright! Hope your movies don't suck!