https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstar#u2552Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:25 +0000Sean Penn’s drama about the January 6 Capitol riot, starring Bradley Cooper as a Capitol Police officer, has entered advanced talks at Warner Bros. The project focuses on a friendship-driven narrative rather than a direct portrayal of the insurrection. Political pushback is anticipated. Penn’s involvement follows his Oscar win for *One Battle After Another*.What's confirmed:Sean Penn is directing a film about a Capitol Police officer involved in the January 6 Capitol riots.Bradley Cooper is in talks to star as the lead officer in the movie.The project is currently in advanced negotiations at W https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstar#u2471Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:36:22 +0000Sean Penn’s scripted drama about the January 6 Capitol riot, starring Bradley Cooper as a Capitol Police officer, has entered advanced negotiations at Warner Bros. The project frames the events through a friendship lens, not as a direct insurrection narrative. Political backlash is expected. Penn’s involvement follows his Oscar win for *One Battle After Another*.What's confirmed:Sean Penn is directing a Warner Bros. film about the January 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper starring as a Capitol Police officer.The project is described as an ‘unexpected story about friendship’ rather than a dir https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstar#u2280Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:31:29 +0000Sean Penn’s scripted film about the January 6 Capitol riot, starring Bradley Cooper as a Capitol police officer, has advanced to Warner Bros. negotiations. The project blends real-life events with a focus on friendship and is expected to face political controversy. Penn’s involvement follows his Oscar win for *One Battle After Another*.What's confirmed:Sean Penn has finalized a directorial deal with Warner Bros. for a film scripted by him about the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.Bradley Cooper is in advanced discussions to star as a Capitol police officer in the drama.The film is described as a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstar#u2244Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:57:43 +0000Sean Penn is writing and directing a Warner Bros. film about the January 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper in advanced talks to star as a police officer involved in the events. The project is described as a fact-based drama blending real-life elements with a focus on friendship. Warner Bros. is negotiating to acquire the scripted film, which follows Penn’s Oscar win for *One Battle After Another*. Industry sources warn the project could spark political backlash.What's confirmed:Sean Penn will write, direct, and produce an untitled drama centered on a U.S. Capitol police officer during the Ja https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstarhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-sean-penn-working-on-explosive-jan-6-movie-with-a-list-superstar#u2243Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:57:43 +0000Sean Penn will write, direct, and produce an untitled film about a police officer’s experience during the January 6 Capitol riot, with Bradley Cooper in advanced talks to star. Warner Bros. is negotiating to acquire the project, described as a blend of real events and an ‘unexpected story about friendship.’ The film could face political and creative challenges.What's confirmed:Sean Penn will write, direct, and produce a fact-based drama centered on a police officer’s role during the January 6 Capitol riot.Bradley Cooper is in advanced discussions to star as the lead officer in the film, though