Warner Bros. To Cast Michael B. Jordan In 'Just Mercy'

Michael B Jordan is set to star in 'Just Mercy' after Warner Bros. reportedly picked the him after securing right to the movie for production from it previous production studios.  

According to The Hollywood Reporters, WB is to commence production of the movie early next year which previously has been on Broad Green Pictures' desk since 2015 and was struggling to commence shooting.

The movie "Just Mercy" recalls the ordeals of the less-privileged with the justice system and recounting Stevenson's Equal Justice Initiative back in 1994 which helps victims wrongly arrested secure justice and avoid jail.

Jordan made his career breakthrough since débuting in Ryan Cooger directed film "Fruitvale Station" 2013, and his profile has been growing having starred as Erik Killmonger in Marvel Universe's upcoming film "Black Panther".