The Weinstein Company Acquires Sean Penn Drama 'This Should Be the Place'

Approximately the transom into Moviefone comes word the Weinstein Company has acquired 'This Should Be the area,A the Sean Penn-brought drama that first showed in the Cannes Film Festival in May. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, 'Place' finds Penn playing a maturing rock star looking for a Nazi war criminal who wiped out his father. "Sorrentino is really a true auteur," stated TWC co-chairman Harvey Weinstein. "I was held by his film and therefore are excited to talk about it with American audiences. Sean proves once more he is among the finest stars in our time.Inch Not sure yet on when 'This Should Be the Place' will hit theaters. [Pr Release] Photo: Valerie Macon/Getty Images