Hollywood star Chris Pratt is set to headline 'Mercy,' an upcoming sci-fi thriller from Amazon MGM Studios. The project will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov, who made his Hollywood film debut with 2008's 'Wanted' that featured Pratt in a supporting role. He has since made movies such as 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' and 'Ben-Hur.'

Written by Marco van Belle, 'Mercy' 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.