The buzz about Colin Farrell's next DC role has taken a surprising turn. According to reports, Farrell is in negotiations to play Sgt. Rock in Luca Guadagnino's upcoming Sgt. Rock film for DC Studios. If the rumors are true, the casting decision is quite surprising, even though Farrell has repeatedly demonstrated his range as an actor—most recently in The Penguin with his highly praised portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot. The news has sparked curiosity about DC Studios' vision for Colin Farrell, as his potential new role marks a bold and unexpected shift in his DC journey.

Instead of rejoicing over the news, fans have taken to social media to express their annoyance, viewing it as a strange career choice after Farrell's highly acclaimed role as the Gotham crime boss. Many contend that instead of launching into a totally new DC project, he ought to keep experimenting with the plot of The Penguin. The audience is clearly not happy with this revelation, as evidenced by the loud backlash from irate fans who have posted memes, criticisms, and outright confusion over the casting choice.

Although DC Studios co-head Peter Safran suggests that this was not the case, as Daniel Craig was rumored to be in negotiations to play the title role. However, he reportedly passed due to a scheduling conflict and is currently circling Greta Gerwig's Narnia film. Additionally, there have been rumors that Guadagnino's co-star on Challengers, Mike Faist, was being considered for the role.

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Farrell has already left his mark on the DC Universe with his portrayal of crime boss Oz Cobb, better known as The Penguin, in 2022’s The Batman alongside Robert Pattinson. Farrell has always captivated fans, whether through his bold role choices or striking transformations—like his suave yet unrecognizable look in The Penguin, which had everyone talking.

Colin Farrell's rumored role as Sgt. Rock has fans furious and perplexed. They wonder why DC would choose him for such a significant role following his highly praised portrayal of The Penguin. "Did they forget he already plays The Penguin in the DCU?" is one of the many comments that people are posting on X. "What a mess." One user posted, "Why does DC keep making these weird choices?," expressing frustration with DC's direction. 

In addition to being incensed, fans are finding humor in the situation, as evidenced by the abundance of memes on social media that highlight the "exceptional resemblance" between Sgt. Rock and Colin Farrell.

The big question now is whether Farrell’s potential role as Sgt. Rock would signal a major shift from his crime boss persona to a full-fledged ba hero - and if it might create confusion within the DCU. With two vastly different portrayals in the same universe, fans could find it difficult to separate Farrell’s gritty, grounded take on The Penguin from his possible turn as the battle-hardened Sgt. Rock.

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What do you think about Colin Farrell potentially playing Sgt. Rock? Is DC making the right call, or is this a misstep? Share your thoughts in the comments!