Tom Holland Surprises Chris Pratt

Summary

In this humorous and engaging interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, actor Chris Pratt discusses his Valentine's Day strategies, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful gestures like giving 'just because' flowers. The conversation covers his preparation for upcoming projects, including 'Jurassic World,' where Pratt jokes about his strict diet. The audience Q&A segment features playful banter, particularly with Tom Holland. The interview ends with a touching discussion of the Pixar movie 'Onward,' inspired by the director's personal story of reconnecting with his late father through an audio recording.

Takeaways

• 😀 Chris Pratt discusses Valentine's Day preparations and advises on getting flowers not only for your partner but also for mothers.
• 😂 Chris shares a humorous anecdote about last-minute Valentine's Day shopping at CVS.
• 💡 He suggests periodically giving 'just because' flowers as an insurance policy for when you forget special occasions.
• 👰 This is Chris Pratt's first Valentine's Day as a married man, but he celebrated it early due to work commitments.
• 🍖 Chris recalls eating 12 racks of ribs during the filming of 'Parks and Recreation' to make his co-star Nick Offerman laugh.
• 🎬 Chris and Jimmy Kimmel joke about CGI and how dinosaurs are made for 'Jurassic World', suggesting they could do the same for his body.
• 🦕 A fan asks Chris what a velociraptor smells like, and he humorously admits he has no idea since they are CGI.
• 🎤 Tom Holland makes a surprise appearance, playfully questioning Chris about his favorite actor whose name starts with 'Tom'.
• 🎥 The interview promotes the movie 'Onward', where Chris Pratt and Tom Holland play brothers on a quest to bring their father back for a day.
• 🎁 Tom Holland reveals he bought his brothers a piano and a Rolex for their 21st birthday, a special celebration since they are twins born on Valentine’s Day.

Q & A

What is the main topic of discussion between Jimmy Kimmel and the guest at the beginning of the script?

The main topic is Valentine's Day, where they discuss plans and strategies for celebrating the occasion, including buying flowers for loved ones.

What advice does the guest give regarding Valentine's Day gifts?

The guest suggests buying flowers for multiple people, including one's partner, mother, and mother-in-law. He also advises giving 'just because' gifts throughout the year as an 'insurance policy' for times when special occasions are forgotten.

What concern does the guest express about sending flowers to his mother and mother-in-law?

He worries that if his father or his mother-in-law's husband forgets to send flowers, they will be in trouble because he already sent flowers, raising expectations.

What movie promotion is discussed in the script, and how does it relate to the guest's Valentine's Day plans?

The guest is promoting a movie and mentions that he celebrated Valentine's Day early because he would be busy promoting the film over the weekend.

What upcoming project is the guest preparing for, and what does he need to do physically for the role?

The guest is preparing for the next 'Jurassic World' movie. He mentions having to follow a strict diet to maintain his physique because, at his age, even eating small amounts of candy causes significant weight gain.

What humorous suggestion does Jimmy Kimmel make regarding the guest’s physical preparation for the role?

Jimmy Kimmel humorously suggests that since the dinosaurs in the movie are CGI, the filmmakers could use CGI for the guest’s body as well, instead of making him go through strict physical preparation.

What incident does the guest recount from his time on 'Parks and Recreation' related to his weight?

The guest talks about intentionally gaining weight during the show for comedic effect. He recounts eating a whole rack of ribs per take during a scene and eating 12 racks in total during filming.

What question does a fan ask about the smell of velociraptors, and how does the guest respond?

A fan asks what a velociraptor smells like, to which the guest humorously responds that he doesn’t know since the dinosaurs in 'Jurassic World' are all CGI.

What is the context of the humorous exchange between the guest and Tom Holland about favorite actors?

Tom Holland, disguised as a fan, asks the guest who his favorite actor is. The guest answers 'Denzel Washington,' and Tom tries to guide him towards mentioning himself by giving hints like 'Tom H.' and 'British,' but the guest humorously guesses other actors like Tom Hanks and Tom Hardy instead.

What is the emotional backstory of the 'Onward' movie discussed in the script?

The movie 'Onward' is based on a personal story of the director, Dan Scanlon, who lost his father before he was born. He only knew his father through a couple of words on an audiotape. The film reflects the director’s relationship with his brother and their quest to reconnect with their late father.