Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino has waved goodbye to his first high-profile comic book film with Warner Bros. and DC Studios, leaving “Sgt. Rock” without a director. The World War II-themed flick, following a grizzled American veteran, is now on hold due to scheduling issues.
Why the Exit?
In the grand theater of motion picture madness, Guadagnino’s departure is as surprising as a cat demanding attention during a Zoom call. The project, requiring numerous exterior shots, clashed with Guadagnino’s busy timetable, which includes a remake of “American Psycho” for Lionsgate with the ever-dashing Austin Butler.
The Saga of Sgt. Rock
“Sgt. Rock” has been a Hollywood ghost story since the 1980s, like a VHS tape you forgot to rewind. Joel Silver and Arnold Schwarzenegger first conjured this celluloid specter while filming “Predator,” with Shane Black spotted reading a comic—oh, the nostalgia! Even Quentin Tarantino flirted with directing, but much like your New Year’s resolutions, it never saw the light of day.
What Now?
In a plot twist fitting for an Agatha Christie novel, Colin Farrell remains attached to the project as the titular character after Daniel Craig stealthily exited stage left. This turn of events leaves James Gunn and Peter Safran holding the proverbial bag at DC Studios, pondering their next move like cats staring at a closed door.
Will “Sgt. Rock” rise like a phoenix from the ashes or fade into obscurity? As we ponder this cinematic conundrum, remember: the chicken crossed the road to avoid this very script.
Source: THR
