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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 third Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director. This article was amended on 16 June 2026. An earlier version stated that Sean Penn had won two Oscars, not three. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, 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 third Oscar, will bring what’s been described as a “passion project” to the screen and act as both writer and director. This article was amended on 16 June 2026. An earlier version stated that Sean Penn had won two Oscars, not three. Continue reading…
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- Sean Penn to direct January 6 drama with Bradley Cooper set to starThe Guardian - 2026-06-16T13:42:33+00:00
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