Sean Penn (One Battle After Another) is writing and directing an untitled film with Bradley Cooper in talks to star.

The currently untitled film will follow the early life of a cop who goes on to be caught up in the January 6th Capitol riots. 

The film will re-team Penn with studio Warner Bros. Penn will produce with John Ira Palmer and John Wildermuth under their Projected Picture Works banner. CAA Media Finance negotiated the WB deal on behalf of the producers.

Production is being targeted for mid-2027.

Deadline first reported on the film.