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Sean Penn to direct Jan. 6-inspired film, Bradley Cooper in talks to star

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June 18, 2026

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Sean Penn to direct Jan. 6-inspired film, Bradley Cooper in talks to star

More than five years after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Hollywood is set to take its portrayal of it to the big screen.

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