Sean Penn is in talks to direct and write a new film about the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper reported to be considered for the lead role. Multiple outlets describe the project as an ongoing “passion project” for Penn and note that it is currently untitled. According to the reporting, the story focuses on the early life of a police officer who later becomes involved in events around the Capitol riots. Deadline reports that Penn has written the script and has been setting up the film, while also reporting that Cooper is in discussions to star. The Guardian corroborates the basic premise and also characterizes the project as being written and directed by Penn, described as fact-based. No production timeline, studio details beyond reported discussions with Warner Bros, or confirmation of the cast beyond the reported talks are provided in the sourced material.
Sean Penn to write and direct January 6 drama starring Bradley Cooper
Sean Penn is in talks to direct and write a new film about the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper reported to be considered for the lead role. Multiple outlets describe the project as a...
- Sean Penn is reported to be writing and directing an untitled film about the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
- The story is described as fact-based and centers on a police officer who becomes involved in the Capitol riot.
- Bradley Cooper is reported to be in talks to star in the film.
- Deadline and The Guardian both describe the project as Penn’s passion project and indicate Warner Bros is connected to the discussions.
- The sources do not provide a confirmed release date or finalized production details.
Oscar-winning actor to write and direct fact-based movie that will follow a police officer mixed up in 2021 Capitol riotSean Penn will direct a new film about the January 6 riot set to star Bradley Cooper.According to Deadline, the star, who recently won his second Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director. Continue reading...
3 hours agoEXCLUSIVE: Sean Penn, coming off his third Oscar win for One Battle After Another, has been quietly setting up a passion project. And it’s a doozy. The currently untitled film will follow the early life of a cop who goes on to be caught up in the January 6th Capitol riots. Penn has scripted and […]
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