# Dominic Cooke to Direct 'John Daniel,' Film About a Woman's Friendship With a Baby Gorilla

Director Dominic Cooke will helm "John Daniel," a film based on the true story of a woman's friendship with a baby gorilla in post-WWI England. Cornerstone has taken on international sales for the project. The announcement, reported by Variety, marks another period drama for Cooke and adds a title to Cornerstone's sales slate.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/dominic-cooke-john-daniel-british-film-baby-gorilla-1236934903/) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000