‘Mercy’ director Timur Bekmambetov talks making film with Chris Pratt, says ‘He played this for the first time’ |

Chris Pratt ventures into uncharted territory with his role in ‘Mercy,’ a sci-fi thriller where he portrays a vulnerable, broken man, a departure from his usual action-packed performances. Director Timur Bekmambetov praised Pratt’s surprising versatility, highlighting the film’s emotional depth alongside thrilling elements. The movie sees Pratt’s detective facing an AI judge, demanding a compelling…

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Chris Pratt or Christo? ‘Mercy’ star reveals he almost didn’t go by his birth name – ‘Everyone called me Christo for a long time’ |

Before hitting Hollywood, Chris Pratt, then a restaurant worker, was nicknamed ‘Christo’ due to a worn-out name tag. He seriously considered adopting this moniker professionally, even preferring it at one point. Despite the widespread adoption of ‘Christo’ among colleagues, Pratt ultimately stuck with his birth name, though he humorously suggests it’s never too late to…

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