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Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to star
Oscar-winning actor to write and direct fact-based movie that will follow a police officer mixed up in 2021 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a new film about the January 6 riot set to star Bradley Cooper.
According to Deadline, the star, who recently won his second Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director.
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Benjamin Lee · Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:42 AM
US news | The Guardian
Oscar-winning actor to write and direct fact-based movie that will follow a police officer mixed up in 2021 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a new film about the January 6 riot set to star Bradley Cooper.
According to Deadline, the star, who recently won his second Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director.
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