Sean Penn is developing a film centered on the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, with plans to both write and direct the project. The film is being produced in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. According to sources familiar with the project, Penn is in discussions with actor Bradley Cooper, who is expected to star in the film. Cooper would portray a character inspired by a real individual present during the Capitol breach.

Penn, who recently won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “One Battle After Another,” is reportedly crafting the screenplay with Cooper’s character as a focal point. Specific plot details and additional casting have not yet been announced.

The January 6 attack was a significant and controversial episode in recent U.S. history, resulting in widespread condemnation and ongoing investigations. The film aims to explore these events, although further information about its narrative approach or perspective remains undisclosed. Warner Bros. Discovery has yet to release an official statement regarding the project.