Sean Penn and Dylan Penn's fans probably already know they collaborated on "Flag Day." The 2021 film has a stellar cast, including Sean, his daughter Dylan, and his son, Hopper. Other actors include Miles Teller and Katheryn Winnick. What you may not have realized, though, is not only does Sean Penn act in the film, but he also directs it. So, what was it like working with her father on this project, and did Dylan jump at the opportunity?
Well, not quite. Interestingly, Dylan was first introduced to "Flag Day" as a teenager. Her father gave her a copy of the book "Flim-Flam Man: A True Family History," which the script would later be based on. In an interview with Vogue, she shared how their collaboration came about.
"When I was 16, my dad came to me with the part of [a young version of Jennifer] because he had an option on the script, and I said no," Dylan said. "I was 27 when the script came back around, and I felt like I had more to offer because I could reference my own life experience to develop the character of Jennifer. My mom was the one who told me that working with my dad as the director was the best experience she's ever had, which was what propelled me into this project."
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