Sean Penn eyeing lead role in film noir inspired by French novel
- Published: 14 Nov 2012 at 11.35
- Online news: Film
Penn is reportedly interested in the lead role for action flick Prone Gunman, reveals The Hollywood Reporter. The movie will be based on the novel of the same name by French author Jean-Patrick Manchette.
Sean Penn ©AFP/ ROBYN BECK
The movie, produced by Joel Silver (Matrix, Sherlock Holmes), will revolve around assassin Martin Terrier's retirement plans, which are threatened by a major obstacle: his employer is determined to keep him working or to get rid of him.
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