Senn Penn Directing January 6 Drama, Bradley Cooper Starring as Cop

Key Points:

• Sean Penn will direct an untitled film about the early life of a cop present during the Jan. 6 Capitol storming, with Bradley Cooper considered for the lead role, though the real-life inspiration remains unidentified.
• The film, described as "an unexpected story about friendship," is set up at Warner Bros. and is said to be only tangentially related to the Jan. 6 attacks, aiming to minimize potential controversy.
• The project’s reception is uncertain amid Warner Bros. Discovery's pending acquisition by Paramount, whose leadership has ties to Donald Trump, contrasting with Penn's known political stance against Trump.
• Sean Penn, an Oscar-winning actor and director, wrote the script and will produce the film alongside John Ira Palmer and John Wildermuth, with production targeted for mid-2027.
• Bradley Cooper, also an acclaimed director and actor, is praised by Penn and is known for films like “A Star is Born,” “American Sniper,” and the upcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel; both Penn and Cooper are represented by major agencies in the deal negotiated by CAA Media Finance.