Chris Pratt experienced an embarrassing moment while filming the movie Wanted, which took place in California after he moved from Utah. Pratt was thrilled to learn Angelina Jolie was part of the project, but during a fight scene, he misunderstood the filming process and accidentally stayed on the ground too long. This resulted in a camera operator stepping on his head, leading to an awkward confrontation in front of Jolie and the crew.
Details From the Wanted Fight Scene
On Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, Pratt described the incident during a particular fight sequence where his character is knocked down. He explained,
“Now, this was before I was still so green. I didn’t quite understand what was ever being filmed. I was just new, I was there doing my bit, and I didn’t know what the camera was picking up or not picking up. And so I get punched. I’m in the top of the scene. I fall down. I’m never seen again in the scene.”
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Unaware that his part of the scene had ended, Pratt lingered on the floor longer than necessary. As the camera operator moved backwards to shoot another angle, he stepped on Pratt’s head. The operator then yelled at Pratt for disrupting the shot and asked why he was still lying there, causing Pratt significant embarrassment in front of Angelina Jolie.
Pratt’s Reaction and Jolie’s Response
Recalling the camera operator’s outburst, Pratt shared,
“He’s [the camera operator] like, ‘What the f**k are you doing? I was so embarrassed. Bro, Miss Jolie, I don’t I usually move my head, but I didn’t. I was like, I don’t know. I’m just doing what we [ _ ] rehearsed 30 times. [clears throat] I’m good,”
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Pratt also described Angelina Jolie’s reaction, saying,
“[She] was like, are you okay, sweetheart? I’m okay. I’m okay. I think I’m okay. Kind of embarrassed.”
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In the film, Jolie played Fox, a skilled mentor to Wesley and member of the Fraternity, while Pratt portrayed Barry, Wesley’s co-worker and close friend.
The Impact of This on Pratt’s Early Career
This experience highlighted Pratt’s early challenges as a newcomer still learning the nuances of film production and acting on set. The embarrassing moment, though humorous in hindsight, reflects the pressure new actors may feel when working alongside established stars like Angelina Jolie. Such incidents can shape how actors adapt and gain confidence in their craft as they continue growing in the industry.
