American Sniper is set to see Clint Eastwood return to the director's chair, and the first two images from the movie have been released by USA Today.
American Sniper is an adaptation of the book by Chris Kyle, and sees Bradley Cooper take on the central role of a Navy SEAL Kyle.
Kyle served four tours in Iraq and is the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history - the film takes a look at his military career.
American Sniper is the first film for Eastwood since Jersey Boys, and marks the first time that he has worked with Oscar nominated Cooper.
Cooper is joined on the cast list Sienna Miller, Jake McDorman, Luke Grimes, and Navid Negahban.
American Sniper stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is sent to Iraq with only one mission: to protect his brothers-in-arms. His pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and, as stories of his courageous exploits spread, he earns the nickname 'Legend.'
However, his reputation is also growing behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head and making him a prime target of insurgents. He is also facing a different kind of battle on the home front: striving to be a good husband and father from halfway around the world.
Despite the danger, as well as the toll on his family at home, Chris serves through four harrowing tours of duty in Iraq, personifying the SEAL creed to 'leave no man behind.'
But upon returning to his wife, Taya Renae Kyle (Miller), and kids, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.
American Sniper looks set to be another great role for Cooper and is released 16th January 2015.