- Chris Pratt is excited about his upcoming sci-fi thriller ‘Mercy,’ calling it “wildly fresh” and “absolutely original.”
- Chris Pratt praises co-star Rebecca Ferguson and director Timur Bekmambetov, expressing high hopes for the film’s success.
- ‘Mercy‘ follows a detective accused of a crime he claims innocence for, with a promising supporting cast that includes Annabella Wallis and Kenneth Choi.
Chris Pratt Hyped for “Inventive” Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Mercy’
In a recent interview with Collider, Chris Pratt expressed his excitement for his upcoming sci-fi thriller ‘Mercy.’ Directed by Timur Bekmambetov (‘Wanted‘), the film tells the story of a detective who maintains his innocence after being accused of a crime.
Pratt praised the script, stating he couldn’t put it down after he started reading it. He used bold language to describe the film, calling it “wildly fresh,” “inventive,” and “absolutely original.” The actor also commended his co-star Rebecca Ferguson, calling her “amazing” and “incredible.”
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‘Mercy’ Boasts Promising Cast and Crew
In addition to Ferguson, Pratt highlighted the talented crew behind ‘Mercy,’ including director Bekmambetov, whom he previously worked with on ‘Wanted,’ and Oscar-winning producer Chuck Roven. The supporting cast includes Annabella Wallis, Kenneth Choi, Kali Reis, Kylie Rogers, Chris Sullivan, Rafi Gavron, Noah Fearnley, James McBride, Tom Rezvan, and Renata Ribero.
Ferguson and Pratt appear to be the central leads, suggesting the story will primarily focus on their characters. Ferguson has proven herself a talent in the sci-fi genre, with recent roles in films like ‘Dune‘ and the Apple TV+ series ‘Silo.’
Pratt’s excitement for the project is palpable, stating, “The story is incredible. It shoots in Los Angeles, which is a big deal for me because I’m a father and I wanna be home in time to tuck my kids into bed, so that was a big part of it too.”
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While the premise of a wrongful accusation may seem familiar, Pratt’s hype suggests there is more to ‘Mercy‘ than initially meets the eye, adding to the intrigue surrounding the film.
‘Mercy‘ does not yet have an exact release date, but it is expected to hit theaters in 2025.
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