Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
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Key Points:
- Sean Penn will direct an untitled film about a police officer involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, based on a real person, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star.
- The movie, written by Penn, focuses on "an unexpected friendship" and is set to begin production in mid-2027.
- Penn was present at the 2022 House Select Committee hearings on the Capitol attack, where he sat between officers Michael Fanone and Daniel Hodges, both of whom testified about their traumatic experiences during the riot.
- The announcement coincides with the U.S. Justice Department's approval of Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which will place Warner Bros. under the control of David Ellison, who has connections to former President Donald Trump.
