Michael B. Jordan’s legal drama, Just Mercy, is set to stream on HBO Max starting February 1. This film first premiered on December 25, 2019, and it has been widely praised for its gripping exploration of racial injustice in America.
About Just Mercy
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Just Mercy draws from Bryan Stevenson’s memoir. The narrative follows Stevenson as he launches the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Alabama. Michael B. Jordan stars as Bryan Stevenson, joined by Brie Larson, who plays Eva Ansley.
Main Cast
- Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson
- Brie Larson as Eva Ansley
- Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian
- Rafe Spall as Tommy Chapman
- Darrell Britt-Gibson as Darnell Houston
- O’Shea Jackson Jr. as Anthony Ray Hinton
- Tim Blake Nelson as Ralph Myers
- Rob Morgan as Herbert Richardson
- Lindsay Ayliffe as Judge Foster
- Rhoda Griffis as Judge Pamela Baschab
Supporting roles are played by Ron Clinton Smith, Dominic Bogart, C.J. LeBlanc, Norm Lewis, and Kirk Bovill.
Critical Reception and Box Office Performance
Upon its release, Just Mercy earned positive acclaim from audiences and critics, boasting an 85% critical rating and a remarkable 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite limited theatrical distribution, the film grossed over $50 million against a $25 million budget. Its opening weekend saw it rank fourth in box office sales.
Awards and Nominations
The film has been nominated for 14 major awards, winning 7, including Outstanding Ensemble Cast at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards.
Future for Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for release on July 31. This project follows his direction of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. There is growing anticipation for possible future collaborations with the Avengers franchise.
As the release of Just Mercy approaches on HBO Max, interest in both the film and director Destin Daniel Cretton continues to rise.
