The dream team of Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino, who recently mesmerixed with A24’s sultry indie Queer, are rumoured to be stepping into the comic book universe – something we never thought we'd hear.
The pair are reportedly circling Sgt. Rock, a DC Studios adaptation of the iconic comic book, and while details remain sparse, it’s safe to say this project will march to a very different beat – think less hedonism, more heroism. For fans of arthouse meets blockbuster, this collaboration signals a thrilling fusion. Expect nothing less than a gritty, character-driven spectacle when these two powerhouse creatives join forces once again.
What do we know so far?
While deals are yet to be inked, the buzz is palpable. The script, penned by Justin Kuritzkes (Challengers, Queer), has DC’s new creative heads, James Gunn and Peter Safran, seeing stars – or stripes. Gunn and Safran, who are crafting a fresh era for the studio, have Superman: Legacy debuting in 2025, a movie they're hoping will redefine DC’s cinematic universe.
What is the film going to be about?
In the comics, Sgt. Rock is a battle-hardened World War II hero leading his Easy Company through unrelenting missions. Past attempts to adapt the tale – with names like Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger attached – have failed to launch. But with Guadagnino’s cinematic finesse and Craig’s commanding presence, this iteration might finally break through.
Why Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig?
For those unacquainted, Guadagnino, revered for his artistry in films like Call Me By Your Name and Suspiria, continues to intrigue with every project. Fresh off a blockbuster year releasing the Zendaya-fronted Challengers and the Craig and Drew Starkey fronted Queer, he’s also rumoured to be directing a remake of American Psycho (with Jacob Elordi rumoured as a lead).
Meanwhile, Craig, who gracefully bowed out as Bond in No Time to Die, has embraced new creative adventures, including his sharp-witted return as Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson’s upcoming Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery for Netflix.
