One other introduced Luca Guadagnino movie seems to be affected by behind-the-scenes shakeups. In keeping with a number of experiences, Daniel Craig has dropped out of enjoying the title function in Guadagnino’s DC Comics adaptation “Sgt. Rock,” which was rumored to be one of many Italian auteur’s subsequent tasks.
The Hollywood Reporter first broke the information however didn’t give a selected motive for Craig’s departure, noting that different actors are being thought-about for the navy comedian ebook adaptation, with Jeremy Allen White listed as a possible contender to exchange him. Representatives for Craig and Guadagnino didn’t instantly reply to IndieWire’s requests for remark.
“Sgt. Rock” was introduced in November 2024 and was billed as a reunion between Guadagnino and Craig, who labored collectively on “Queer.” Justin Kuritzkes, who wrote each “Queer” and “Challengers,” was additionally on board to pen the script.
First launched within the 1959 DC comedian “Our Military at Warfare,” the character of Sgt. Rock anchored his personal comedian ebook sequence from 1977 to 1988. The character was recognized for being an elite WWII soldier with energy, endurance, and marksmanship skills that bordered on superhuman.
“Sgt. Rock” could be removed from the primary excessive profile Guadagnino challenge to hit growth snags. The auteur has turn out to be well-known for saying movies that by no means noticed the sunshine of day, from a “Name Me By Your Title” sequel and a story adaptation of Bob Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks” album to an “American Psycho” remake, rumors of which had been shortly tamped down by Bret Easton Ellis.
Guadagnino is at the moment in post-production on the Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield automobile “After the Hunt,” and is slated to direct Josh O’Connor and Léa Seydoux in a movie adaptation of Pier Vittorio Tondelli’s novel “Separate Rooms.” Craig will subsequent be seen in Rian Johnson’s third “Knives Out” thriller “Wake Up Useless Man,” which is anticipated to hit Netflix later this yr.
“Sgt. Rock” is a part of a brand new slate of DC Studios films in growth beneath co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. The primary movie within the revamped DC universe might be this summer time’s “Superman,” which is written and directed by Gunn.