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January 25, 2026

Chris Pratt suggested he play opposite an AI actor in Mercy but was shot down.

Not everyone in Hollywood can be as thoughtful about AI as Ben Affleck. Thankfully, better thinking prevailed, and Chris Pratt quickly decided that creating an actual AI to play the tyrannical AI judge in the sci-fi thriller was not a good idea.

Chris Pratt suggested he play opposite an AI actor in Mercy but was shot down.

TL;DR

  • Chris Pratt suggested using an AI actor for the sci-fi thriller 'Mercy'.
  • He proposed the AI play the role of a tyrannical AI judge.
  • His suggestion was ultimately rejected.