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Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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The Post-Standard (Syracuse)News report · Jun 16, 8:11 PM

Legendary filmmaker to direct Jan. 6 Capitol riot film for Warner Bros.

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The Oscar winner will helm the movie from his own script, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star as a police officer who responded to the 2021 attack.

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The HillNews report · Jun 16, 7:01 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about Jan. 6 Capitol riot; major actor already in talks to star

Following his Oscar-winning performance in “One Battle After Another,” Penn will direct the as-yet untitled film from his own script.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

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Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 16, 6:37 PM

Sean Penn to direct movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, studio announced

Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced.

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