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Joel Edgerton Didn’t Get The Vibe Of ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’


There was a certain vibe to 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' and not knowing that cost Joel Edgerton the part.

WireImage./Getty Images Joel Edgerton has been in Star Wars and the series Obi-Wan Kenobi, so he is versed in sci-fi. In an EW interview, Edgerton said that the part — which went to Chris Pratt — was a good choice by casting. Other actors who’ve tested for Star-Lord include Jack Huston, Eddie Redmayne, Glenn Howerton, and Adam Brody.

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