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Daniel Craig Exits DC’s War Movie ‘Sgt. Rock’ From Luca Guadagnino

Daniel Craig has exited the DC superhero film 'Sgt. Rock', which was directed by Luca Guadagnino, as confirmed by sources to Deadline.
The reasons for Daniel Craig's departure from the film are currently unclear, and DC Studios has not commented on the matter.
DC Studios co-chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran are actively seeking another actor for the title role, as noted by sources familiar with the project.
Despite initial reports, a source states that Craig never formally committed to the film.

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Jeremy Allen White rumoured to replace Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino film

Jeremy Allen White is being eyed for one of Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming projects following Daniel Craig’s exit. Back in November, Deadline announced that the James Bond star and Call Me By Your Name director would reunite for the DC Studios film Sgt. Rock – with the former playing the titular role. Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, the popular character, aka Franklin John Rock, was first introduced into the DC Comics universe in 1959. Wh…

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Out Magazine

Jeremy Allen White might replace Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's new film

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Latestly

Daniel Craig Exits DC’s War Film ‘Sgt. Rock’ Film, Leaving Project Without Lead Actor

The world of superhero films has been dealt a significant blow with the news that Daniel Craig has exited the upcoming DC film 'Sgt. Rock'. Daniel Craig Exits DC’s War Film ‘Sgt. Rock’ Film, Leaving Project Without Lead Actor.

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Inverse

DC's Strangest Prequel Just Hit A Massive Hurdle

SARAH YENESEL/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockWith the new DC Cinematic Universe still in its infancy, no plan is entirely set in stone. That’s as true for a straightforward adaptation like Lanterns as it is for something like Sgt. Rock. The latter might be the strangest project on the new DCU slate, if only because it’s such a deep cut. Sgt. Franklin Rock is not your typical superhero, nor does he have a huge presence in DC Comics. But James Gunn’s affinit…

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Pajiba

DC’s Most Interesting Film Project Just Lost Its Star

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Vulture

Sgt. Rock Is Not Going to Help Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig has reportedly backed out of Luca Guadagnino’s Sgt. Rock. The DC Studios film would adapt the WW2 hero, with a script by Queer’s Justin Kuritzkes.

3 days ago·United States

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