Jeremy Allen White reportedly gained’t star within the Sgt. Rock DCU film.
Luca Guadagnino — recognized for steering 2017’s Name Me by Your Identify, 2024’s Challengers, and extra — is presently engaged on a Sgt. Rock film for DC Studios. It was initially reported that Daniel Craig was going to play the titular character within the film; nevertheless, Craig dropped out of the venture earlier this month.
“Causes for Craig’s departure stay unclear,” The Hollywood Reporter reported. “Some stated the actor’s schedule bumped into roadblocks with that of his spouse, actress Rachel Weisz. Different sources stated that the actor soured on the function after Queer did not carry out not solely on the field workplace, but additionally within the awards season race.”
James Gunn and Peter Safran not too long ago stated, by way of Deadline, that they by no means met with Craig about taking part in Sgt. Rock and that “he was by no means connected” to the function.
Following Craig’s reported departure, Jeremy Allen White’s identify emerged as a frontrunner to take his spot. Jeff Sneider’s The InSneider reported that White held “the provide for Sgt. Rock,” although questions arose relating to whether or not or not he’d take it as a consequence of some potential points with scheduling and wage.
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Now, in accordance with Sneider’s The InSneider, White has handed on the Sgt. Rock function. His causes for passing stay unclear right now, although Sneider stated it might be “as a result of he didn’t wish to be the second selection for his first main comedian e book film function.”
No casting for the Sgt. Rock film has been introduced right now. The movie was seemingly wanting to enter manufacturing this coming summer season, although a launch date has not but been set. The script for the movie is written by Justin Kuritzkes, who wrote each Challengers and Queer.
“What we love about Sgt. Rock is the chance to inform a narrative about heroism and battle in a compelling and distinctive means,” Safran not too long ago stated. “Justin actually wrote an exquisite screenplay, and that’s what catapulted that venture to the forefront.”
Initially reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype.
