Sean Penn working on explosive Jan. 6 movie with A-list superstar — but project may cause major problems

Sean Penn, a three-time Oscar winner, is diving into a controversial topic with a Jan. 6 project for Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming to capture the events of the Capitol riot. He's reportedly in talks with another A-list actor, Bradley Cooper, to lead the film. This high-profile collaboration could stir up significant debate, especially given the polarizing nature of the January 6th events, and might face backlash from those who are sensitive to how such a pivotal moment in U.S. history is portrayed.