Daniel Craig exits Luca Guadagnino’s upcomingDCmovieSgt. Rock. As the DC Universe is underway, one unexpected project that was announced in November 2024 wasa live-actionSgt. Rockfilm, with Craig reported to be in talks for the titular role.ChallengersandQueerscribe Justin Kuritzkes was hired to write the screenplay, with production reportedly eyed to start sometime in 2025.
In a new report fromThe Hollywood Reporter, the trade reveals thatCraig is no longer attached toSgt. Rock, which was in development at DC Studios. It’s unclear why Craig stepped away from the film; sources say his schedule was incompatible with his wife’s, actor Rachel Weisz, while others claim he “soured on the role” after his previous collaboration with Guadagnino,Queer, underperformed. At the time of this story’s publication, DC Studios and Craig’s representatives had yet to comment on theSgt. Rockreport.
What Daniel Craig’s DC Exit Means For Sgt. Rock
Casting For His Replacement Is Already Underway
Time will tell if Craig was ever attached toSgt. Rockat all,as DC Studios and James Gunn didn’t comment on the original report that emerged in late 2024. However, just because Craig is no longer starring inSgt. Rockdoesn’t mean that DC Studios is scrapping the WWII-based film. Since filming is slated for later in 2025, the studio is reportedly looking at other actors for the leading role in Guadagnino’s movie, withThe Hollywood Reporterclaiming that a handful of names are in the mix.
Sgt. Rock made his DCU debut inCreature Commandosseason 1, where he was voiced by Maury Sterling.
One actor mentioned for the lead role inSgt. RockisThe Bearstar Jeremy Allen White,although whether there have been any official talks with him wasn’t clear. If Allen were to be tapped for the DC project, it would mean thatSgt. Rockwould focus on a younger version of the character, given the age difference between theShamelessalum and Craig. However, there is always the possibility that Allen may not be the one they hire in the end forDC Studios' Sgt. Rock, as it all depends on what goes on behind-the-scenes.
Our Take On Daniel Craig’s Sgt. Rock Exit
Craig Could Get Another DC Role Someday
As disappointing as it is to hear that Craig has departedSgt. Rock, there is an upside to this.DC Studios could look at a different role for him down the line, especially in Gunn’s DCU. If they had gotten this far with Craig, leading to him almost starring in amajor DC Studios movie, it may be a sign that the actor is open to the comic book movie genre. However, for now, time will tell what will happen toSgt. Rock, as DC Studios is now back to square one in terms of casting.
Source:THR
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
