DC Studios’ unconventional World War II project Sgt. Rock, with Challengers director Luca Guadagnino once set to direct and Colin Farrell attached to star, has been quietly put on hold.
While the news may sound like a creative retreat, sources confirm the reason is purely logistical: the production required summer location shooting in the UK, a window that ultimately couldn’t be met. Filming in winter, given the scale and tone of the film, was ruled out — leaving the project in limbo for now.
Originally pitched as a period adventure rather than a traditional superhero flick, Sgt. Rock was shaping up to be a distinctive entry in DC’s slate. Written by Justin Kuritzkes — a frequent Guadagnino collaborator — the film centres on the classic DC Comics character, a grizzled U.S. Army sergeant leading Easy Company through the battlefields of WWII. Farrell came on board after Daniel Craig passed on the role, bringing fresh energy to a role rooted in 1950s comic lore.
Though currently paused, the studio hasn’t shelved the film entirely. Hopes remain that production might resume in 2026, though Guadagnino’s continued involvement is uncertain. In the meantime, Farrell is expected to return to the DC universe in The Batman Part II, now delayed until 2027.
