Sean Penn to Direct Film on Police Officer in January 6 Capitol Attack
Sean Penn is set to direct and write a film about a police officer involved in the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, with Warner Bros. producing. Bradley Cooper is reportedly in talks to star as the unnamed officer. Penn, a three-time Oscar winner, attended the 2022 House Select Committee hearings on the attack, observing alongside officers Michael Fanone and Daniel Hodges. The film aims to explore the events and aftermath of the Capitol riot, a significant moment in American political history.