Wed Mar 19 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Chris Pratt Finds Familiar Ground, Yet New Territory, in Netflix’s ‘The Electric State’

**Los Angeles, CA** – Chris Pratt, known for his role as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is stepping into a new, yet familiar, role in Netflix’s new action-comedy, *The Electric State*. While promoting the film, Pratt revealed surprising similarities between his character, Keats, a war veteran and smuggler, and his iconic Marvel persona.

Both characters, Pratt explains, are products of a bygone era, sharing a nostalgic connection to the past. Keats, set in an alternate 1990s, echoes Star-Lord’s 1980s pop culture references, shaping their respective identities. Furthermore, both characters embark on epic journeys, discovering a purpose greater than themselves and demonstrating self-sacrifice, a common narrative thread between the two roles.

However, Pratt is quick to highlight the distinctions between the two. He describes Keats as “less competent” and “more of a goofball” than Star-Lord, emphasizing the character’s unique charm and different aesthetic. He even jokingly refers to *The Electric State* as a “Sliding Doors” version of Star-Lord, highlighting the alternate path his MCU character might have taken.

The film, a neo-western adventure, sees Pratt alongside Millie Bobby Brown as they traverse the American Southwest to find her missing brother. The reunion with the Russo brothers, directors of *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Avengers: Endgame*, added a familiar comfort to the production, allowing Pratt to utilize his improv skills and contribute creatively to the final product. He specifically mentioned an improvised scene at the end of the film as a source of pride.

*The Electric State* is now streaming on Netflix.

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