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Behind the Scenes: What Green Screens and CGI Can Really Do

Guardians of the Galaxy

Bradley Cooper may be credited for playing Rocket in ‘ Guardians of the Galaxy ,’ but it’s a bit disappointing to see that it wasn’t him in the green suit. Instead, effects actor Sean Gunn took the job. He actually had to pose very low to the ground for long periods of time to pull it off.

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James Gunn said how Chris Pratt’s audition for the part was so good that he was prepared to offer him the role even if Pratt didn’t lose weight or get in shape in time for filming. Gunn joked around that he was even willing to CGI a six-pack on Pratt’s body. But, Pratt asked Gunn to give him 6 months to lose 50 pounds, and he ended up losing 60.

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