Many have had the experience of picking up a book they can’t put down, but Sean Penn seemingly had an experience that tops most. Apparently, when Penn first picked up the script for Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2025 movie schedule release, One Battle After Another, he just couldn't resist. It would also seem that because the actor wasn't able to put down the screenplay, he didn even manage to take a break to put some clothes on.
When Penn first received the script from the acclaimed director, he was particularly busy. He told Entertainment Weekly that he was having a hard time finding a time to sit down and read it because he was traveling around Europe. He knew Anderson was waiting to hear his thoughts, because he wanted Penn for a key role. So the Mystic River star started reading after a shower one evening and, well, let's just say he never ended up reaching for a towel, at least:
