Penn as Scarpa?

Gregory Scarpa Sr. was the chief enforcer for the Colombo crime family in New York City for many, many years. The man known as “The Grim Reaper,” was also an FBI informant for over thirty years. So who better to play a morally bankrupt, cold-blooded murderer? Why none other than snarky gay politician Harvey Milk! A.K.A, Sean Penn. At least that’s what Antoine Fuqua thinks.

According to the director, who’s at Sundance promoting his cop saga BROOKLYN’S FINEST, his next picture is a planned biopic of the infamous goon, and Sean Penn is in talks to take the meaty role. You can say a lot of things about Sean Penn but let’s get one thing straight–the guy takes chances. By far one of the most versatile actors working today. Boys: Make this one happen.