Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig are reportedly reuniting for a Sgt. Rock movie at DC Studios, in line with Deadline. An Oscar-nominated director, Guadagnino is anticipated to sort out the challenge earlier than his upcoming American Psycho reboot for Lionsgate. The movie’s script, written by Challengers and Queer scribe Justin Kuritzkes, is alleged to be “in sturdy form.”

The Sgt. Rock challenge is about to hitch James Gunn and Peter Safran’s slate at DC Studios, alongside Superman: Legacy, Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow, and the animated Creature Commandos. Whereas no offers have been finalized with Guadagnino or Craig, the movie would mark a singular addition to the Gods and Monsters Section One of many DC Universe. NexusPointNews initially reported the pairing again in September, and Deadline has now confirmed the rumor.

What we learn about Sgt. Rock

Higher often called Sgt. Rock, Sgt. Franklin John Rock first appeared in Our Military at Warfare #83 in June 1959. Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, the character is a World Warfare II infantryman main the Simple Firm unit. Sgt. Rock has change into a staple of struggle tales at DC Comics.

Whereas particulars of the storyline are being saved below wraps, it’s unclear which comedian arcs or points the film will adapt. The collaboration between Guadagnino and Craig follows their work on Queer, which is scheduled to be launched in the USA in a restricted theatrical launch on November 27. The A24 film is alleged to be a robust awards contender.

Keep tuned for the most recent information relating to the Sgt. Rock challenge and the way forward for the DC Universe!