Actor Sean Penn will write and direct a film centered around the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The project, reported by Deadline, will focus on the experiences of a police officer present during the riot. Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper is slated to portray the officer at the heart of the story. Penn has already completed the script for the upcoming feature. Production is currently scheduled to begin next year. The film aims to provide a dramatic account of the events from a first responder’s perspective. Further details regarding the film’s distribution and release date have not yet been announced.