Sean Penn to Direct January 6 Film Starring Bradley Cooper

Sean Penn is set to direct a new film about a police officer attacked during the January 6 Capitol riots, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star. The project, described as a timely drama, will be produced by Warner Bros.

16 Jun, 12:42 — 16 Jun, 18:08

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Why this matters

The January 6th Capitol riot was a significant event in recent American history, and a film adaptation by prominent figures like Sean Penn and Bradley Cooper could bring renewed attention and a dramatic interpretation to the events, potentially influencing public perception.

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What sources agree on

Sean Penn will direct a film about the January 6th Capitol riot
Bradley Cooper is in talks to star in the film
The film will focus on a police officer involved in the events

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Sean Penn will write and direct the film

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The film is currently untitled

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The film will be fact-based

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Sean Penn's recent third Oscar win for 'One Battle After Another'

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The film being a 'passion project' for Sean Penn

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The GuardianMostly Factual6d ago

Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to star

Oscar-winning actor to write and direct fact-based movie that will follow a police officer mixed up in 2021 Capitol riot Sean 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...

By Benjamin Lee

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varietyMostly Factual6d ago

Senn Penn Directing January 6 Drama With Bradley Cooper Starring as Capitol Cop

Sean Penn will direct a film about the early life of a cop who was present for the Jan. 6 storming of the United States Capitol. Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, though the real life inspiration for the film has yet to be identified. The film is currently untitled and has […]

By Varietybrentlang

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual6d ago

Sean Penn to Direct Bradley Cooper in Untitled Jan. 6 Friendship Drama

Cooper is in talks for the lead role and Warner Bros. is negotiating a possible acquisition deal after its Oscar success with the Penn-starrer 'One Battle After Another.'

By Etan Vlessing

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual6d ago

Sean Penn Plans Jan. 6 Cop Biopic Starring Bradley Cooper: Report

The snag is that the film is connected to Warner Bros. — a company Paramount, which has strong ties to Trump, hopes to acquire

By Kory Grow

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deadlineMostly Factual6d ago

Sean Penn To Direct Timely Movie Next, Re-Teaming With Warner Bros On Story Of January 6th Cop With Bradley Cooper In Talks To Star

EXCLUSIVE: 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 […]

By Andreas Wiseman

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screen-rantMixed6d ago