DC Studios Cancels Colin Farrell's Sgt. Rock Movie

DC Studios has canceled its planned Sgt. Rock film, which was set to star Colin Farrell and be directed by Luca Guadagnino. The project had entered pre-production with a cast that included Mike Faist and a female French resistance fighter character, and the plot was to center on a quest for the mystical Spear of Destiny during World War II. Multiple sources indicate the decision to shelve the film was primarily due to scheduling conflicts related to the planned summer shoot in England, not budget concerns. Some insiders also pointed to director Luca Guadagnino's limited experience with action films as a possible factor. However, studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran reportedly remain impressed with the script and may revisit the project for potential production at a later date. The cancellation adds to ongoing uncertainty and restructuring within DC Studios' cinematic plans.