Chris Pratt seen in first released images from his upcoming action film The Tomorrow War
Chris Pratt is seen in newly released images for his upcoming action film, The Tomorrow War.
The Minnesota native, 41, who is married to Katherine Schwarzenegger, 31, is seen in a number of high-pressure instances including aiming a rifle and peering out of a helicopter.
The leading man, who plays Peter Quill/Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays the role of high school teacher Dan Forester in the forthcoming film.
The latest: Chris Pratt, 41, is seen in newly released images for his upcoming action film, The Tomorrow War
Forester in the film works with a band of soldiers to time travel 30 years forward to 2051 with a key message to deliver in the battle against aliens invading the earth.
Pratt is joined in the cast of the time-traveling film by Yvonne Strahovski, who plays a scientist; J.K. Simmons, who plays Forester’s estranged dad; and Betty Gilpin.
The film was slated to debut late last year, but was sidelined amid the coronavirus pandemic that shut down theaters. It was subsequently sold to Amazon in a deal estimated around $200 million earlier this year, Variety reported.
Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke called the film ‘a global event that will surprise and delight our customers around the world.’
Leading the charge: Pratt is seen aiming a rifle while flanked by soldiers in the film
Blockbuster: The motion picture is set 30 years in the future in the year 2051
Eyes on the prize: Pratt is seen focusing out of a helicopter in this promotional shot
She continued: ‘Director Chris McKay has brilliantly crafted this unique, action-packed sci-fi escape that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats and tug on their heart strings with its father-daughter storyline.
‘We couldn’t be happier to continue our relationship with Chris Pratt – who brings such dynamic star power to the film — along with David Ellison and the Skydance team, as we share this exciting film with fans.’
In an Instagram post earlier this month, Pratt opened up about his experience as an executive producer on the blockbuster.
Joining the fight: Yvonne Strahovski plays a scientist in the movie
He said: ‘This was the first feature film I ever executive produced. And honestly, it’s just so fantastic. I honestly can’t believe how good it is (humbly-we crushed it). It’s emotional, action packed, funny, scary, moves well and leaves you floored! It’s just really, really good!
‘It’s testing through the roof!!! For real. You can’t fake that stuff. Every day people watched this movie and gave it an A+!!’
The movie, which is directed by Chris McKay, is set to come out on Amazon Prime Video July 2.