Like Chris Pratt isn’t controversial enough – now he’s having a convenient ‘change of heart’ when it comes to DC movies. Pratt’s willingness to potentially jump ship from the MCU to the DC cinematic universe actually highlights a bigger issue in the film industry – the constant need for bigger, better, and more.

But first, the details: “Following his recent visit with director James Gunn on the set of Superman, the actor said ‘there’s always a chance’ he could make the franchise leap, but he played coy when it came to naming a character he’d like to play.”

Look – nobody takes a publicized trip to a film set for nothing. This article is a shot across somebody’s bow that Chris Pratt is looking at becoming a DC character. Good thing, bad thing – I dunno. I’m sort of over superhero movies at this point but let’s discuss for the sake of argument.

In today’s world, it seems like nothing is ever enough. We always want the latest and greatest, the newest and shiniest. And Hollywood is no exception. Instead of taking the time to create truly great and original content, they would rather churn out endless sequels, reboots, and crossovers in hopes of cashing in on nostalgia and fan loyalty.

But at what cost? Are we really willing to sacrifice quality for quantity? Are we really satisfied with just “good enough” storytelling? The truth is, we deserve better. We deserve films that challenge us, that make us think, that push the boundaries of science and technology. We deserve original stories and characters, not just recycled versions of the same old superheroes.

And yet, here we are, eagerly anticipating a potential crossover between Marvel and DC, as if that will somehow make up for the lack of originality and depth in the current superhero movie landscape. This is what we get when we settle for mediocrity and let the entertainment industry produce whatever they want. Because let’s face it, dumbing things down to make everyone happy is not a sustainable or fulfilling approach.

So thanks, Chris Pratt, for unintentionally shedding light on a bigger problem in Hollywood. Let’s hope that instead of jumping ship, more actors and filmmakers will choose to stay and create something truly remarkable. Because in the end, that’s what we all deserve.