Colin Farrell to star in ‘Sgt. Rock’
Colin Farrell could also be starring in one other DC function, out of Gotham.
The Penguin star is reportedly circling the lead in Sgt. Rock, a big-screen adaptation of the basic World Conflict II comedian, with acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino on the helm.
Farrell isn’t the primary title connected to the undertaking—Daniel Craig was beforehand in consideration however finally bowed out in February earlier than making something official.
Now, Farrell is in talks to step into the fight boots of Sgt. Rock, a gritty struggle hero who’s been a staple of DC Comics for many years.
Bringing Sgt. Rock to the display screen has been an extended battle in itself.
Hollywood has tried to make it occur with stars like Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger through the years, however none of these makes an attempt ever made it previous enemy traces.
This model, nevertheless, is on monitor to start out filming this summer time in England, as per Selection.
The screenplay is being crafted by Justin Kuritzkes, identified for his work on Challengers and Queer, whereas DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran are overseeing the undertaking.
Not like the superhero blockbusters DC is thought for, Sgt. Rock is anticipated to be a extra grounded struggle movie, showcasing the studio’s ambition to discover a wider vary of tales beneath its new management.
Gunn’s extremely anticipated Superman, set to hit theaters in July, would be the first main take a look at of this new route.
Farrell has already made a splash within the DC Universe, starring as crime boss Oz Cobb (higher generally known as The Penguin) in 2022’s The Batman, reverse Robert Pattinson.
He’s reprising the prosthetic-heavy function in HBO’s upcoming spinoff The Penguin, which has already earned him recognition from each SAG and the Golden Globes.
If Farrell formally indicators on for Sgt. Rock, it appears like DC followers will probably be seeing an entire lot extra of him—whether or not in Gotham’s underworld or on the World Conflict II battlefield!
