diff --git a/framework/src/play/mvc/ActionInvoker.java b/framework/src/play/mvc/ActionInvoker.java
index d5f9b30984..b1ac90fb2b 100644
--- a/framework/src/play/mvc/ActionInvoker.java
+++ b/framework/src/play/mvc/ActionInvoker.java
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ public static void resolve(Http.Request request) {
             return;
         }
 
+        initActionContext(request, Http.Response.current.get());
+
         // Route and resolve format if not already done
         if (request.action == null) {
             Play.pluginCollection.routeRequest(request);