Overview
- Bekmambetov, who directed Pratt in 2008’s Wanted, says the actor is the same person to be around but now projects a very different confidence.
- He adds that Pratt, a father of four, feels a greater sense of responsibility because of his stature and influence.
- In Mercy, Pratt plays a detective accused of killing his wife who must prove his innocence before an AI judge portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson.
- The director says Ferguson was the clear choice to embody the AI, praising her as uniquely smart, tough and compelling for the role.
- Amazon MGM has scheduled Mercy for a theatrical release on January 23, 2026, with supporting roles for Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis and Rafi Gavron.