Multiple outlets report that actor Sean Penn is developing an untitled drama based on the life of a police officer who was present during the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol. The Washington Times and Breitbart say Penn is set to direct the project, and that Bradley Cooper is in discussions to star in the lead role as the Capitol police officer. The Independent similarly reports that Cooper is tipped to take the lead in Penn’s new January 6-related film, though the provided material does not include additional production details.
Across the reports, the central elements are consistent: a drama centered on a Capitol police officer’s experience during the Capitol attack, Penn’s involvement as director, and Cooper being considered for the starring role. The coverage does not specify a release date, studio, filming schedule, or screenplay credits in the excerpts provided. The reports also do not describe how the film will portray specific events beyond the officer’s presence at the Jan. 6 incident.
