Sean Penn is set to direct an as-yet untitled drama for Warner Bros. based on a script he has written. Multiple outlets report that the film focuses on a police officer who is involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Warner Bros. is described as the studio backing the project, with Penn also taking on writing and directing duties.
Deadline and other reports say Penn is preparing the project as a personal “passion project,” following his recent Oscar wins for “One Battle After Another.” Several sources add that Bradley Cooper is in talks to star, though no final casting decision is reported.
Some coverage characterizes the movie as a fact-based or grounded account, but the articles generally describe it in terms of an early-life-to-riot narrative centered on the officer. Rolling Stone notes that the project is tied to Warner Bros., including discussion of broader industry relationships. Across the reports, the central points remain Penn’s involvement, Warner Bros.’ role, the January 6 officer subject, and Cooper being considered for a leading role.
