The fact that the film’s story takes place in the well tilled soil of World War II’s European front is more than likely the kicker that put the project into active development, with O’Connor’s recent box office win with The Accountant acting as a cherry on top of the movie-making sundae.
Of course, Cooper’s filmography has one particular film Warner Bros is looking to emulate the success of.
Obviously, flashbacks to the runaway box office hit that was American Sniper are filling the heads of the execs who vetted this project, and the thought of putting Cooper in Army fatigues and fighting the great fight is enough to get a solid greenlight.