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Pratt is warming up for his new show with the standard “look how hard my character and I have been training” reel, but for once it seems relatable instead of performative. In his Instagram reel, Chris Pratt tagged Unbreakable Performance Center, where sports journalist and MMA trainer Jay Glazer was coaching him and the rest of the cast. The caption was as follows, “Before filming the @terminallistpv, boys and I wrapped with @jayglazer at Unbreakable for a pre-filming pump. #DarkWolf premiere week! AUGUST 27TH, WHO’S READY?!”
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The video follows Pratt and his co-actors as they warm up with combat drills and transition to strength training and other gym work. It captures the level of commitment required to prepare for the roles, something Pratt’s fans already knew about his action heroes. From the goofball Andy Dwyer on Parks and Recreation to the lean superhero Star-Lord on Guardians of the Galaxy, Pratt’s willingness to work out for roles is well documented.
Glazer’s name in the fight sports world makes the training session pop. He’s the CEO of the Unbreakable Performance Center in West Hollywood and is notable for training NFL players, MMA fighters, and even Hollywood stars. The kind of combat training Glazer provides is rarely offered when celebrities train for demanding roles.
One of the users commenting on the fierce workout expressed, “That looks like fun! 💪🏾✊🏾👏🏾🔥” while another commented, “Love all the prep you guys did. Let’s go.” The commitment to genuine and hard training, instead of the old-school method of using camera angles or post-production, was appreciated by the audience.
Some comments referred to how Pratt’s new physical transformation works as an example for a large number of his followers. One of the users commented, “Chris has size AND speed !! Definitely inspires me to be stronger,” and another replied, “I have nothing but respect for this man ❤️.” The physical transformation is part of the Pratt brand, and he has a direct connection with his audience that appreciates it.
Comments also mentioned the model of Chris Pratt’s physical fitness because of his religious identity, more specifically Christian. Out of the several comments, one said, “I love physically fit men like Chris Pratt, the more important I love men that love the Lord, that’s what’s REALLY important! God Bless you, Chris and keep up the great work in both regards!” Another one mentioned, “God bless you and the fam Chris 🙏 Christ is King.”
Mar’s post is well-timed as it helps generate excitement about the series premiere of Dark Wolf set for August 27th. Dark Wolf is the prequel to The Terminal List. It’s a highly anticipated series from the military thriller and action genre, especially since the original series based on Jack Carr’s novel was a smashing hit on Amazon Prime Video.
There’s nothing quite as telling as how the post got the conversation started, not just for the new series but for conversation regarding Pratt’s career in general. “Did I just spot a lil Andy Dwyer vibe in there?? 😉😂” a fan of the show said, referencing the very comedic role he played years before having to prove himself in serious roles.
There was some comedy sprinkled in the comment section as well. One commenter said, “Looking very fit. Put it this way, I wouldn’t kick you out of bed for eating crackers! 😂 can’t wait to watch the new terminal list. ❤️” The annoyance of battling the global health threat is eased with the quarantine-themed zipper jokes. This also illustrates the level of Pratt’s relatability.
The video teased the audience for a short discussion on the fight techniques. “Use your wrestling and start blast doubling fools bro 💯👊 Awsome to see though mate 👌🫡 @prattprattpratt,” a user began the thread and another followed by saying, “Throw some jiu jitsu in there too 💪,” which clearly shows fans are very interested in combat techniques.
Even co-star Tom Hopper joined the conversation, commenting, “What a beast of a workout that was! Great memories 💪,” implying that the workouts were as grueling as the video suggested.
The response to Pratt’s post shows four different angles of his modern-day celebrity: the admiration of his combat training, Christian values, focus on pending works, and lasting love for his comedy background. That’s a special blend very few celebrities maintain.
The perfect summary came as one user said: “Chris Pratt is seriously the best 💪,” which seemed to resound in the thousands of likes and positive replies to his training disclosure. With the Dark Wolf launch days away, Pratt proves yet again Hollywood’s most loved and bankable star, which this behind-the-scenes sheds extra light on.
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The workouts depicted signal that fans can expect the same unpolished, unstaged action from Dark Wolf that made The Terminal List distinguish itself among military thrillers. Series aficionados and fans of Pratt’s acting will certainly be impatient for August 27th to arrive.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
