Published on
17/06/2026 - 13:35 GMT+2
Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn is to helm a new movie he's written about the January 6 riots on the US Capitol, according to Warner Bros.
Penn, who received his third Academy Award for his role in One Battle After Another will direct the as-yet untitled drama which has been described as an "unexpected story about friendship", with production due to begin in mid-2027.
It's thought the story will centre on a police officer called out as the deadly events unfolded in Washington, D.C but spokespersons for Penn and Warner Bros have only confirmed it's based on a real person.
