Daniel Craig Exits DC's War Film 'Sgt. Rock' by Luca Guadagnino

Synopsis

Daniel Craig has officially stepped away from the role in DC's upcoming film 'Sgt. Rock', directed by Luca Guadagnino. This change comes as the film seeks a new lead while Craig continues with other projects, including 'Wake Up Dead Man' and 'Two for the Money'.

Key Takeaways

Daniel Craig exits DC's 'Sgt. Rock'
Guadagnino and Kuritzkes involved in the project
Character is a WWII U.S. army officer
DC Studios aims for diverse content
Seeking new actor for the title role

Los Angeles, Feb 20 (NationPress) This may be disheartening news for fans of Hollywood actor Daniel Craig, as he will not be joining the DC Universe.

The actor has been eliminated from consideration for the lead role in 'Sgt. Rock', the adaptation from DC Comics directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, according to a report from 'Variety'.

Guadagnino, recognized for his work in 'Queer', had initial talks about Craig's involvement in November, but insiders indicate that the actor never made a formal commitment.

As reported by 'Variety', the character, introduced in 1959, is not your typical superhero; he is a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. army who leads his squad, Easy Company, through the European front during World War II. (He eventually rises to become chief of staff for Lex Luthor). James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chiefs of DC Studios, are reportedly enthusiastic about the film, viewing it as a straightforward war narrative that showcases the diverse range of projects they plan to pursue under the DC brand.

They are already on the lookout for another actor to fill the lead role.

Craig’s performance in 'Queer' garnered him some of the best reviews of his career, although it did not lead to significant nominations during awards season. He will next be seen as detective Benoit Blanc in 'Wake Up Dead Man', the third installment in Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out' mystery series. Additionally, he is set to star alongside Charlize Theron in 'Two for the Money', directed by Justin Lin and produced by Apple Studios.

Guadagnino's impressive slate of films will continue this October with the thriller 'After the Hunt', featuring Julia Roberts. He is also preparing to direct a new version of 'American Psycho' starring Austin Butler.