Chris Pratt demonstrating '90s technology to Millie Bobby Brown brings a dose of fun to their interaction
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt Delve into '90s Technology for 'The Electric State' Promotion
In a light-hearted video, British actress Millie Bobby Brown and American actor Chris Pratt, the lead stars of Netflix's science fiction film "The Electric State," explore the wonders of '90s technology.
The video showcases Brown's reactions ranging from confusion to amazement as Pratt explains the workings of tape recorders, answering machines, and Polaroid cameras. The actress expresses her bewilderment about a tape recorder's ability to record sounds and her surprise that an answering machine can receive and play messages. She is also surprised that a Polaroid camera cannot send texts and is amazed that she cannot see herself in the camera.
Brown fondly reminisces about the classic Walkman, expressing her admiration for the portable cassette player.
"The Electric State" is a sci-fi action-adventure film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, based on Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel. The film, which was released on Netflix on March 14, 2025, stars Brown as Michelle Greene, a teenager traveling across a dystopian alternative 1990s America in search of her missing brother after a civil war between humans and robots. Chris Pratt portrays John D. Keats, a smuggler whom Michelle meets during her journey.
The ensemble cast includes Stanley Tucci, Giancarlo Esposito, Woody Harrelson, and others. The film had a reported $320 million budget, making it one of the most expensive films ever made. The Russo brothers and writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who previously worked on the Avengers films, are behind this project.
Despite receiving negative reviews, "The Electric State" amassed over 25 million views in its first three days on Netflix.
Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt are best known for their roles in Netflix's hit sci-fi series Stranger Things and blockbuster franchises such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, respectively. Brown has also starred in several Netflix films, including Enola Holmes and "The Electric State."
In the exploration of '90s technology, Millie Bobby Brown expressed her admiration for the portable cassette player, a Walkman, showcasing a fond reminisce of the past. As technology aficionados, the duo might find interest in the advancements of AI in entertainment, perhaps even Google's latest AI-driven projects in the realm of celebrity interviews or interactive fan experiences. In the future, tech might blend the lines between reality and entertainment, enabling celebrities like Brown and Pratt to engage with fans in unique ways.
