Overview
- In a new interview, Colin Farrell called the Sgt. Rock screenplay "fantastic," said it "should be made," and noted he is in the dark about the project's status.
- James Gunn previously said the script "wasn't getting better" after multiple drafts and declared, "So we killed it," confirming DC would not proceed.
- DC Studios has removed Sgt. Rock from its 2026 slate and the project is now undated after being formally shelved.
- Luca Guadagnino had been attached to direct before moving on to Artificial, with reporting that Daniel Craig was eyed to star prior to a pivot toward Farrell.
- Industry reports have speculated about contributing factors to delays, including big-budget concerns and unpredictable U.K. weather, though these explanations remain unconfirmed.