Sean Penn to direct film on January 6 Capitol assault, Bradley Cooper circling lead role (opens original article in a new tab)

Sean Penn is directing a film about the January 6 Capitol assault with Bradley Cooper potentially in the lead role, scheduled for production next year by Warner Bros.

• Sean Penn is directing a film about a police officer during the January 6 Capitol assault
• Bradley Cooper is in talks to play the unnamed officer
• Warner Bros. will handle production of the film