Chris Pratt Auditioned for the <br />Role of Captain America Pratt has become a key Marvel member through his <br />portrayal of Star-Lord in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' <br />franchise, but things could had gone differently. Casting director Sarah Finn said Pratt's audition for <br />Captain America put him in the frame for 'Guardians' <br />even though he lost the role to Evans. Although Finn was convinced that Pratt was the right man to portray Star-Lord, aka Peter Quill, she had to convince director James Gunn to let him audition. Sarah Finn, <br />via statement Finn insists Pratt's audition was a "eureka moment" <br />as they knew instantly he was their Star-Lord. Sarah Finn, <br />via statement