Chris Pratt Christo Nickname Origin and Mercy Movie Injury

What if the world knew the legendary Star-Lord as 'Christo'? Before he was a household name, Chris Pratt almost embraced a very different identity. The actor recently revealed that he seriously considered using a nickname given to him by his former co-workers at a seafood restaurant as his official Hollywood stage name.

How a Broken Name Tag Almost Led to a Chris Pratt Christo Nickname

According to Entertainment Weekly, Pratt's potential alter ego originated at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. His official name tag read 'Christopher', but over time, the last few letters rubbed off. New employees, unaware of his full name, began calling him Christo.

“As I navigated being discovered and brought to Los Angeles, part of me thought, in earnest, 'Maybe I'd go as just Christo,'” Pratt shared. It was at this very restaurant that he was used to waiting tables for stars like Rae Dawn Chong, who eventually cast him in his first role.

Action Star Challenges: A Painful Setback on Mercy

Fast forward to 2026, and Pratt is still bringing his signature physicality to the screen in the new sci-fi thriller Mercy. However, his commitment to doing his own stunts recently backfired during a bar fight sequence.

• Incident: Pratt attempted to break a neon sign with his foot.
• Injury: He hit a metal post, causing a severe ankle injury.
• Recovery: The actor was unable to walk for two weeks.

Pratt admitted that he wanted to replicate the chaotic energy of his Parks and Recreation days by breaking as much as possible. Luckily, because his character is mostly confined to a chair for the remainder of the film, production continued without a massive delay.