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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.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: The Hill ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated entertainment & hollywood brief. The source report from The Hill says: 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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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: Jun 16, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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  • Topic signals: developing story metadata

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  1. Source published: Jun 16, 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
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