Sean Penn is directing a new drama centered on a Capitol Police officer who was present during the January 6 Capitol riot. The film, which remains untitled, will focus on the officer's formative years. Bradley Cooper is being eyed for the lead role, according to Variety, though the real-life subject of the story has not yet been publicly identified.

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