Twenty years after their first meeting in 2004, Italian director Luca Guadagnino and British actor Daniel Craig are set to release their debut collaboration, an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novel 'Queer.' Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film promises to be a sensuous and passionate affair, perfectly in line with what one might anticipate from a Guadagnino and Craig partnership. It seems the creative duo won't wait another two decades to reunite, as their next project is already in the works, though it's far from what fans might expect.

According to Deadline, Guadagnino and Craig are preparing to join James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU with a film based on the DC Comics character Sgt. Rock. Before diving into this news, it's important to note that this is not an official DC Studios announcement but rather a report from Deadline's reliable 'The Dish' column. Despite the unofficial nature, the proposed Sgt. Rock movie reportedly has a solid script from Justin Kuritzkes, who also wrote 'Challengers' and 'Queer.' The project is advanced enough that it could potentially be Guadagnino's next film, pushing aside his recently announced 'American Psycho' remake.

A Sgt. Rock film would mark a significant shift in tone for both Craig and Guadagnino. With Guadagnino expressing a desire to move away from films centered around desire after 'Queer,' it would be intriguing to see what he and the former James Bond actor could achieve in the DC Universe. Sgt. Frank Rock, a major character from the 1950s war comics boom, is a World War II soldier and leader of men, known for his sharpshooting skills and street-fighting prowess. In the comics, he eventually commands Task Force X (The Suicide Squad). This character is precisely the kind of deep-cut, unconventional hero that James Gunn might introduce into his expanding DC Universe, making him an appealing choice for an auteur venturing into more mainstream territory and an actor looking to challenge audience expectations.

Past attempts to bring Sgt. Rock to the big screen have included Arnold Schwarzenegger's involvement in the late 80s and projects by directors like Francis Lawrence and Guy Ritchie. Whether this latest iteration with Guadagnino and Craig will come to fruition remains to be seen, but for now, it's an exciting prospect to consider.

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