Chris Pratt went from beloved TV bit player to chiseled Marvel leading man.
Who is poised for a Star-Lord-esque jump in 2015?
Every fresh pop culture calendar comes with a new crop of stars ready to break out.
In 2014, however, reigning Internet and nerd-culture champion Chris Pratt went about things a little differently.
He was already an established name in certain circles for his consistently hilarious work on NBCsParks and Recreation.
He could have spent the next decade comfortably stealing scenes in internet sitcoms butfateJames Gunn had different plans.
Now that weve rolled over to 2015, are there any other historically supporting actors ready to break out?
In addition to those decidedly specific factors, 2015s Chris Pratt needs one more thing: ubiquity.
By the end of the year, every mention of 2015s Pratt name should be accompanied by him/her again?
or Theyll be starring in THAT too?
What cant this guy/gal do?
But first, here are some actors who will break big but are disqualified for one reason or another.
When its all said and done,Oscar Isaacmay end up having the biggest 2015 of anyone.
But 2015 will bring even more mainstream attention for the William Monahan-written, Mark Wahlberg-starring,Mojave.
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Miles Tellerhad about as good a 2014 possible for a young actor.
In 2015, hell have theDivergentsequel,Insurgent, in the books along withThe Fantastic Fourreboot.
Keegan-Michael KeyandAmy Schumerare both Comedy Central superstars, poised to break out in 2015.
Key in will have supporting roles inVacationandTomorrowland.
Schumer will have her own starring role in a Judd Apatow movie.
And now, the most likely 2015 Pratt candidates.
The final predictions:
5.
Sophie Turner
Turner was a late addition to the Pratt list.
Jack OConnell
There are two problems with Jack OConnells Pratt candidacy.
The first is that his supporting actor on a TV experience came on a British series.
Plenty of Americans have seenSkins, but nowhere near the amount that have watchedParks and Recreationfor seven seasons.
Is asking for a bigger 2015 asking for too much?
The pedigree is there but so little is known about it, which unfortunately means high bomb potential.
But ifTomorrowlandis a hit, then the 24-year-old Robertson would benefit the most as the movies lead.
Jake Johnson
Jake Johnson more closely resembles pre-Guardians of the GalaxyChris Pratt than anyone on this list.
All thats missing for his Pratt-ing in 2015 is that one signature leading role.
Funnily enough, he will appear alongside Pratt inJurassic World.
If his role is much bigger than anticipated, he can achieve the ubiquity necessary to be 2015s Pratt.
Adam Driver
Look no further: Adam Driver is your 2015 Chris Pratt.
As for physical transformation?
Its been heavily rumored that hell be playing a Sith Lord, who arent known for their conservative appearances.
But most importantly: hes interesting.
Hes an undeniably talented but also exceedingly odd individual.
If thats not worthy of being 2015s Chris Pratt then nothing is.
But 2015 may be too early.
