<p>Los Angeles: Hollywood star Chris Pratt is set to headline <em>Mercy</em>, an upcoming sci-fi thriller from Amazon MGM Studios.</p>.<p>The project will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov, who made his Hollywood film debut with 2008's <em>Wanted </em>that featured Pratt in a supporting role. He has since made movies such as <em>Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter</em> and <em>Ben-Hur.</em></p>.<p>Written by Marco van Belle, <em>Mercy </em>is set in the near future when capital crime has increased. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline.</p>.Streaming pirates are Hollywood’s new villains.<p>Charles Roven, the Oscar-nominated producer of <em>Oppenheimer</em>, will produce the film through his Atlas Entertainment banner along with Robert Amidon, Bekmambetov’s Bezelevs and Majd Nassif. </p>.<p>The project marks a reunion for Pratt and Amazon after the studio released his 2021 movie <em>The Tomorrow War</em>. He also headlined <em>The Terminal List</em>, the studio's series for streaming service Prime Video.</p>.<p>“From the moment Chuck Roven brought us <em>Mercy</em> and we read Marco van Belle’s script, we knew the film was meant for the big screen,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios.</p>.<p>“As our relationship with <em>The Terminal List</em> and <em>The Tomorrow War’s</em> Chris Pratt continues to extend across film, we can’t wait to watch him bring this action-packed story to life, guided by Chuck and the vision of director Timur Bekmambetov. We could not imagine a better star and filmmaking team to execute on and deliver what is sure to be a gripping thrill ride and look forward to audiences being able to experience it in theatres," she added.</p>
<p>Los Angeles: Hollywood star Chris Pratt is set to headline <em>Mercy</em>, an upcoming sci-fi thriller from Amazon MGM Studios.</p>.<p>The project will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov, who made his Hollywood film debut with 2008's <em>Wanted </em>that featured Pratt in a supporting role. He has since made movies such as <em>Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter</em> and <em>Ben-Hur.</em></p>.<p>Written by Marco van Belle, <em>Mercy </em>is set in the near future when capital crime has increased. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and forced to prove his innocence, reported entertainment news outlet Deadline.</p>.Streaming pirates are Hollywood’s new villains.<p>Charles Roven, the Oscar-nominated producer of <em>Oppenheimer</em>, will produce the film through his Atlas Entertainment banner along with Robert Amidon, Bekmambetov’s Bezelevs and Majd Nassif. </p>.<p>The project marks a reunion for Pratt and Amazon after the studio released his 2021 movie <em>The Tomorrow War</em>. He also headlined <em>The Terminal List</em>, the studio's series for streaming service Prime Video.</p>.<p>“From the moment Chuck Roven brought us <em>Mercy</em> and we read Marco van Belle’s script, we knew the film was meant for the big screen,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios.</p>.<p>“As our relationship with <em>The Terminal List</em> and <em>The Tomorrow War’s</em> Chris Pratt continues to extend across film, we can’t wait to watch him bring this action-packed story to life, guided by Chuck and the vision of director Timur Bekmambetov. We could not imagine a better star and filmmaking team to execute on and deliver what is sure to be a gripping thrill ride and look forward to audiences being able to experience it in theatres," she added.</p>