Chris Pratt takes on a daring new role in the film Mercy, where he plays a homicide detective fighting for his life. In this unique and intense performance, Pratt requested to be physically locked in an executioner's chair for up to 50 minutes at a time, adding a layer of realism to his portrayal. The film explores a world where everyone is under digital surveillance, and artificial intelligence has been harnessed to try to reduce the crime rate. It's a sci-fi thriller with a unique twist, set in real-time, and shot with extensive surveillance footage. Pratt's character, Chris Raven, has just 90 minutes to convince an AI judge he's innocent, or he'll be executed immediately. The film challenges the audience to consider the implications of trial by an AI judge, jury, and executioner, and raises questions about the role of artificial intelligence in policing. While Pratt remains cautious about the future of AI, he's optimistic about its potential to move humanity forward. Mercy is in UK cinemas from Friday 23 January, and Pratt's Marvel character Star-Lord is rumored to appear in the forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
