EXCLUSIVE: ‘Sgt. Rock’ Placed On Hold, Details Revealed

Matthew W.
23 hours ago
3 min read

Following the announcement that DC Studios’ Sgt. Rock has been placed on hold, details about the project emerged including several pieces of information that Nexus Point News has been tracking for months.

Luca Guadagnino was set to direct the film with a script written by frequent collaborator, Justin Kurtizkes with James Gunn and Peter Safran set to produce. The film was eyeing to shoot this Summer in the UK. Many sources reported that this contributed to the film being placed on hold. Nexus Point News learned that the plan was to shoot the majority of the film on location and outdoors and with a plan to shoot in approximately a month-and-a-half span, issues arose with timing and the ability to execute this plan.

Colin Farrell was deep into negotiation to play the titular character of Sgt. Frank Rock and was nearing the end of his deal. It was originally reported by @ApocHorseman on X, that Daniel Craig was being eyed to portray the character, later corroborated by Deadline in November 2024. Months later, Nexus Point News broke the news that Craig was no longer attached to the film. It was reported that Jeremy Allen White was later offered the titular role but passed. Nexus Point News has learned that prior to White receiving the offer, Cillian Murphy had been offered the role.

The film would have followed Sgt. Frank Rock, Mademoiselle Marie, and the Easy Company as they fight the Nazis in a battle to recover the Spear of Destiny in World War 2.

Joining Sgt. Rock in the film was frequent love interest, Mademoiselle Marie. Many sources have claimed the role was cast, but this is not the case. Mikey Madison and Taylor Russell were originally offered the role, but the role was very much open and had not been cast as some sources reported.

Nexus Point News has learned the Easy Company would have consisted of the following line-up:

Bulldozer - He’s described as a hotheaded, muscular man in his late 20s.

Wildman - Sgt. Rock’s right-hand man and the team’s medic. He’s known for his big, red beard.

Jackie Johnson - A former heavyweight boxing champion in his 20s.

Sure Shot - An Apache sniper in his 20s.

Bean Pole - A skinny 19 year-old grenadier and translator.

Dash - An 18 year-old former track and field champion who serves as the team's ammo bearer. Although the name, Dash, does not appear in the comics, he would’ve been named Philip Mason, a name used by Ice Cream Soldier.

Four Eyes - A nerdy 19 year-old comic book artist.

Junior - A 17 year old soldier who lied about his age to enlist.

Johnny Doe - An original character who finds satisfaction with each kill and makes a tally on his rifle after a kill.

Mike Faist, who was claimed to have been cast, was being eyed to play Johnny Doe. Although being eyed, an offer was never made to finalize this. Similarly, David Jonsson’s involvement in the project was reported but he was never officially cast and was only being eyed for the role of Jackie. Unlike Faist, the conversation with Jonsson ended early and the role was never pursued.

Several sources have reported that the project is not cancelled and is being reevaluated to shoot in Summer 2026. Although Nexus Point News cannot corroborate this, it has been confirmed that the project is not officially cancelled yet, but placed on pause.