Chris Pratt Absent from Avengers: Doomsday Cast

Chris Pratt's absence from the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement livestream sparked curiosity, as he jokingly claimed his chair was simply missed in the lengthy broadcast. Despite not being listed, Pratt assured fans that his character Star-Lord would return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the promise at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The Doomsday cast reveal featured numerous high-profile MCU and X-Men actors, but none from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise were confirmed. Pratt, while promoting his new film Mercy, maintained his humorous stance about the situation and hinted at a potential scheduling conflict with other projects like The Terminal List. Marvel Studios head, Kevin Feige, indicated further casting announcements are forthcoming, leaving the door open for Pratt's involvement in future projects. Fans remain hopeful for Star-Lord's return, even as the specifics remain unconfirmed.