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.