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American filmmaker [[Adam McKay]] has worked on several projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these projects never went beyond development, were officially canceled, or progressed under a different production team.
==1990s==
===''August Blowout''===
In 1999, McKay and [[Will Ferrell]] wrote the business comedy ''August Blowout''.
==2000s==
===''Utopia Road''===
In 2001, McKay co-wrote the screenplay ''Utopia Road'' with [[Jay Roach]] attached to direct, but it fell through
===''Land of the Lost'' film===
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===Untitled Lee Atwater biopic===
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On August 5, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|last=Lyttelton|first=Oliver|url=https://theplaylist.net/adam-mckay-developing-biopic-of-20100805/|title=Adam McKay Developing Biopic Of Political Consultant Lee Atwater With 'In The Loop' Writer Jesse Armstrong, May Direct It|website=The Playlist|date=August 5, 2010|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref>
===''3 Mississippi''===
In 2011, McKay was in talks to direct the Thanksgiving comedy film ''3 Mississippi'', with [[Robert Carlock]] and [[Scott Silveri]] writing the script and Will Ferrell, [[Mark Wahlberg]], [[Alec Baldwin]], and [[Jeremy Renner]] cast in the film for [[Warner Bros]].<ref name="TrustedSource" /> But on April 11, 2012, [[Sean Anders]] was hired to direct the film instead as McKay was going to start ''[[Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Will Ferrell-Mark Wahlberg Football Comedy Lands Writer-Director Team (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/will-ferrell-mark-wahlberg-3-mississippi-311094/|date=April 11, 2012|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===''Swear to God''===
On June 29, 2011, McKay was attached to produce and direct the remake of ''Swear to God'' with [[Will Ferrell]] attached to star in after [[Warner Bros.]] bought Alan Cohen and Alan Freedland’s screenplay.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=Warner Bros Buys 'Swear To God' By 'Due Date' Scribes For Will Ferrell And Adam McKay|url=https://deadline.com/2011/06/warner-bros-buys-swear-to-god-by-due-date-scribes-for-will-ferrell-and-adam-mckay-144198/|date=June 29, 2011|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref> On August 10, 2012, [[Justin Theroux]] was hired to direct the movie instead of McKay.<ref>{{cite news|first=Adam|last=Chitwood|title=Justin Theroux to Direct Will Ferrell and Steve Carell in SWEAR TO GOD|url=https://collider.com/justin-theroux-swear-to-god-steve-carell/|date=August 10, 2012|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===''Uptown Saturday Night'' remake===
On April 26, 2012, McKay was set to direct the remake of ''[[Uptown Saturday Night]]'' with [[Will Smith]] and [[Denzel Washington]] possibly attached to star.<ref>{{cite news|first=Andrew|last=Wallenstein|title=Adam McKay Signing On To Direct 'Uptown Saturday Night' Remake, Will Smith, Denzel Washington Eyed To Star|url=https://deadline.com/2012/04/adam-mckay-signing-on-to-direct-uptown-saturday-night-remake-will-smith-denzel-washington-eyed-to-star-262748/|date=January 4, 2012|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref> On November 25, 2013, [[Nicholas Stoller]] was hired to write the screenplay for McKay’s remake, and Smith and Washington were set to star when their schedules line up.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Nicholas Stoller to Rewrite 'Uptown Saturday Night' for Warners (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/nicholas-stoller-uptown-saturday-night-warners-1200883904/|date=November 25, 2013|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
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===Untitled Seth Rogen/Ben Schwartz comedy film===
On September 18, 2014, it was reported that McKay would team with [[Ben Schwartz]] and [[Seth Rogen]] to direct them in an untitled comedy written by Schwartz. [[Gary Sanchez Productions]], [[Point Grey Pictures]] and [[Good Universe]] preemptively purchased Schwartz's pitch. While the involved parties all seemed enthusiastic about the collaboration at the time,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/seth-rogen-and-adam-mckay-team-on-ben-schwartz-comedy-1201308444/|title=Seth Rogen and Adam McKay Team on Ben Schwartz Comedy|website=Variety|date=September 18, 2014|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref> the proposed film never went beyond the planning stage.
===''Archie'' stage musical===
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On October 30, 2019,<ref>{{cite web|last=Otterson|first=Joe|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/jeffrey-epstein-series-hbo-adam-mckay-1203388518/|title=Adam McKay Sets Jeffrey Epstein Limited Series at HBO Under New First-Look Deal|website=Variety|date=October 30, 2019|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref>
==2020s==
===''The Uninhabitable Earth'' TV series===
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On January 15, 2020,<ref>{{cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/hbo-max-greenlights-adam-mckay-the-uninhabitable-earth-climate-change-anthology-series-1202831249/|title=HBO Max Greenlights Adam McKay's 'The Uninhabitable Earth' Climate Change Anthology Series – TCA|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 15, 2020|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref>
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On August 4, 2020,<ref>{{cite web|last=White|first=Peter|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/amy-adams-adam-mckay-limited-walmart-drama-kings-of-america-netflix-1203003289/|title=Amy Adams & Adam McKay Reunite For Walmart Limited Series 'Kings Of America' At Netflix|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=August 4, 2020|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref>
===''Average Height, Average Build''===
On April 30, 2023, McKay was set to write, direct, and produce ''Average Height, Average Build'' with [[Robert Pattinson]], [[Amy Adams]], [[Robert Downey Jr.]], [[Forest Whitaker]], and [[Danielle Deadwyler]] set to star and [[Netflix]] distributing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Netflix Lands Adam McKay's New Comedy 'Average Height, Average Build' Starring Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams, Robert Downey Jr., Forest Whitaker And Danielle Deadwyler|url=https://deadline.com/2023/04/netflix-adam-mckays-average-height-average-build-1235351284/|date=April 30, 2023|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref> On December 4, 2023, McKay decided to scrap this movie for a climate change movie for Netflix.<ref name="Climate">{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Adam McKay Eyes Climate Change Project For His Next Directing Job|url=https://deadline.com/2023/12/adam-mckay-new-climate-change-project-1235650934/|date=December 4, 2023|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===Untitled climate change film===
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==Producer only==
===HBO ''I Don’t Care About Your Band'' TV series===
On July 29, 2010, McKay was set to produce the television adaptation of [[Julie Klausner]]’s memoir ''I Don’t Care About Your Band'' for [[HBO]] with [[Jessica Elbaum]] set as the show creator and [[Lizzy Caplan]] set to portray Klausner.<ref>{{cite news|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|title=HBO Develops 'Band' Comedy With Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Lizzy Caplan|url=https://deadline.com/2010/07/hbo-develops-band-comedy-with-will-ferrell-adam-mckay-and-lizzy-caplan-58055/|date=July 29, 2010|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===''Wheels''===
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On December 7, 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/will-ferrell-adam-mckay-produce-columbias-wheels-23073/|title=Will Ferrell & Adam McKay to Produce Columbia's 'Wheels'}}</ref>
===''The Social Life''===
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On December 15, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2011/12/fox-2000-in-talks-with-funny-or-dies-jake-szymanski-for-hes-fuckin-perfect-205843/|title=Fox 2000 In Talks With 'Funny Or Die's Jake Szymanski For 'He's Fuckin' Perfect'}}</ref> On April 17, 2014,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2014/04/sony-buys-lauryn-kahn-spec-im-in-love-with-the-dj-for-gary-sanchez-716141/ |title=Sony Buys Lauryn Kahn Spec 'I'm In Love With The DJ' For Gary Sanchez |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Mike Jr. |last=Fleming |date=April 17, 2014 |accessdate=March 29, 2018}}</ref>
===''King Dork''===
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On March 8, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2012/03/casa-de-mi-padres-gary-sanchez-and-nala-films-reteam-with-helmer-matt-piedmont-on-king-dork-241297/|title='Casa De Mi Padre's Gary Sanchez And NALA Films Reteam With Helmer Matt Piedmont On 'King Dork'}}</ref>
===''Crazy U''===
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On March 26, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2012/03/new-line-acquiring-crazy-u-book-will-ferrell-to-play-dad-of-college-bound-son-249146/|title=New Line Acquiring 'Crazy U' Book; Will Ferrell To Play Dad Of College-Bound Son}}</ref>
===Untitled Adam Pally And Gil Ozeri film===
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On September 7, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/disney-acquires-pitch-from-gary-sanchez-productions-and-happy-endings-adam-pally-and-gil-ozeri-331411/|title=Disney Acquires Pitch From Gary Sanchez Productions And 'Happy Endings' Duo Adam Pally And Gil Ozeri}}</ref>
===Untitled threesome comedy film===
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On October 5, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2012/10/universal-acquires-threesome-pitch-for-will-ferrell-and-adam-mckays-gary-sanchez/|title=Universal Acquires Threesome Pitch For Will Ferrell and Adam McKay's Gary Sanchez|website=[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline New York]]|date=October 5, 2012|access-date=March 24, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208060925/https://deadline.com/2012/10/universal-acquires-threesome-pitch-for-will-ferrell-and-adam-mckays-gary-sanchez/|archive-date=December 8, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
===''Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters'' sequel===
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On March 18, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/03/hansel-and-gretel-witch-hunters-sequel-456043/|title=Paramount, MGM Confirm 'Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters' Sequel In Works}}</ref>
===''Devil's Night''===
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On October 11, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|url=https://www.thewrap.com/step-brothers-will-ferrell-john-c-reilly-reteam-comedy-devils-night/|title='Step Brothers' Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly to Reteam on Comedy 'Devil's Night'|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=October 11, 2013|access-date=March 24, 2025}}</ref>
===Untitled June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson film===
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On November 18, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2013/11/gary-sanchez-springs-for-june-diane-raphael-casey-wilson-feature-pitch-637911/|title=Gary Sanchez Springs For June Diane Raphael & Casey Wilson Feature Pitch}}</ref>
===''Match Maker''===
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On April 3, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/will-ferrell-tennis-bobby-riggs-match-maker-1201152173/|title=Will Ferrell to Star in Tennis Drama About 1973 Battle of the Sexes Match (EXCLUSIVE)}}</ref>
===''The Yank''===
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On April 28, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/04/tristar-wins-will-ferrell-comic-pitch-the-yank-720895/|title=TriStar Wins Will Ferrell Comic Pitch 'The Yank'}}</ref>
===''Manimal'' animated film===
On July 22, 2014, McKay was attached to produce the animated movie adaptation of the TV series [[Manimal]] through [[Sony Pictures Animation]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Jen|last=Yamato|title='Manimal' To Roar With Will Ferrell, Adam McKay & Jimmy Miller|url=https://deadline.com/2014/07/manimal-movie-will-ferrell-adam-mckay-jimmy-miller-sony-808018/|date=July 22, 2014|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===''Plus One''===
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On October 23, 2014,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2014/10/23/the-weinstein-company-will-ferrell-adam-mckay-plus-one/|title=The Weinstein Company teams up with Will Ferrell on 'Plus One'|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] }}</ref>
===Untitled escape convict film===
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On April 14, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/will-ferrell-pitch-lands-at-884148/|title=Will Ferrell Pitch Lands at Universal in 7-Figure Deal (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref>
===''Operation Prince of Freedom''===
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On September 29, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/09/operation-prince-of-freedom-jake-szymanski-director-fox-michael-kvamme-jordan-dunne-1201827883/|title=Fox Lands 'Operation Prince Of Freedom' Spec; Jake Szymanski To Direct}}</ref>
===Untitled wrestling comedy film===
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On October 21, 2016,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/dwayne-johnson-wrestling-comedy-fox-the-rock-will-ferrell-1201895830/|title=Dwayne Johnson Developing Wrestling Comedy at Fox From Seven Bucks & Gary Sanchez Prods. (EXCLUSIVE)}}</ref>
===''The Collector'' TV series===
On May 5, 2017, McKay was set to produce [[Mark and Robb Cullen|Mark Cullen]]’s gambling addiction drama TV series ''The Collector'' for [[TNT (American TV network)|TNT]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|title=TNT Buys Gambling Addiction Drama From Mark Cullen & Gary Sanchez Prods.|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/tnt-gambling-addiction-drama-produced-adam-mckay-mark-cullen-1202085021/|date=May 5, 2017|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
===''The 100 Year-Old Man''===
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On August 21, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/will-ferrell-the-100-year-old-man-1202537313/|title=Will Ferrell to Star in 'The 100 Year-Old Man'}}</ref>
===''Things You Should Already Know'' TV series===
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On August 23, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/08/things-you-should-already-know-cbs-gary-sanchez-comedy-ben-schwartz-laura-moses-isla-fisher-project-gloria-sanchez-1202153079/|title=CBS Lands Hot Gary Sanchez Comedy From Ben Schwartz & Laura Moses, Isla Fisher Comedy In Works At Gloria Sanchez}}</ref>
===''First Ladies''===
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On May 18, 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/jennifer-aniston-tig-notaro-president-first-lady-first-ladies-netflix-comedy-1202394029/|title=Jennifer Aniston, Tig Notaro First Same Sex White House Couple In Netflix Film Comedy 'First Ladies'}}</ref>
===''Intruders''===
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On May 24, 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/tommy-wirkola-intruders-blumhouse-thriller-1202397352/|title=Blumhouse Acquiring 'Intruders', Tommy Wirkola's Next Thriller}}</ref>
===''American Huckster''===
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On February 22, 2019,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/leslye-headland-will-ferrell-fifa-scandal-soccer-chuck-blazer-american-huckster-hbo-1202562999/|title=Leslye Headland, Will Ferrell And Red Wagon Team At HBO Films For FIFA Hustler Story 'American Huckster'}}</ref>
===''Nice White Parents'' TV series===
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On December 4, 2020,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/issa-rae-adam-mckay-nice-white-parents-series-hbo-1234845810/|title=Issa Rae, Adam McKay Team on Series Adaptation of Podcast 'Nice White Parents' at HBO}}</ref>
===''Cutblock'' TV series===
On December 18, 2020, McKay was set to produce the limited series ''Cutblock'' for [[HBO]] through Hyperobjects Industries.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=HBO Sets 'Cutblock' Limited Series In Development With Andrew Cividino & Trey Edward Shults, Adam McKay's Hyperobject Industries EP|url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/hbo-cutblock-limited-series-andrew-cividino-trey-edward-shults-adam-mckay-hyperobject-industries-1234659152/|date=December 18, 2020|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=December 30, 2023}}</ref>
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On April 8, 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/04/sugar-baby-comedy-hbo-emma-seligman-adam-mckay-1234730188/|title=Sugar Baby Comedy In The Works At HBO From Emma Seligman & Adam McKay}}</ref>
===Untitled COVID vaccine drama series===
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On December 16, 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/charles-randolph-adam-mckay-vaccine-drama-series-hbo-1234892567/|title=Charles Randolph To Write & Exec Produce Adam McKay's Covid Vaccine Drama Series For HBO}}</ref>
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On January 20, 2022,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/january-6-insurrection-movie-billy-ray-adam-mckay-1234916344/|title=Hot Package: Billy Ray, Adam McKay Team For 'J6,' Film About January 6 Assault On Capitol}}</ref>
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On March 16, 2022,<ref>{{cite web|title=Jodie Comer to Star in Adam McKay Drama 'Big Swiss' at HBO|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jodie-comer-adam-mckay-hbo-drama-big-swiss-1235206955/}}</ref>
===''Breeders''===
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On June 22, 2022,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/olivia-cooke-to-star-in-lionsgate-film-breeders-produced-by-adam-mckay-1235050326/|title=Olivia Cooke To Star In Kelsey Bollig's Feature Directorial Debut 'Breeders' For Lionsgate; Adam McKay Producing Horror Pic}}</ref>
===''Disorientation''===
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On September 27, 2022,<ref>{{cite web|first=Manori|last=Ravindran|title=Malala Teams With 'Don't Look Up' Director Adam McKay for 'Disorientation' Adaptation, Unveils First Slate (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/malala-apple-slate-film-tv-extracurricular-1235384724/|date=September 27, 2022|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=February 25, 2024}}</ref>
===''The Freshening''===
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On March 7, 2023,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/john-boyega-new-movie-freshening-birds-prey-cathy-yan-ali-wong-filmnation-adam-mckay-1235281390/|title=John Boyega To Star In Sci-Fi 'The Freshening' For 'Birds Of Prey' Director Cathy Yan; FilmNation, Ali Wong & Adam McKay Producing}}</ref>
===''Flesh of the Gods''===
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On May 2, 2024,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/kristen-stewart-oscar-isaac-married-couple-80s-la-movie-flesh-gods-1235902077/|title=Kristen Stewart & Oscar Isaac To Star As Married Couple Led Astray In '80s L.A. Thriller 'Flesh Of The Gods'; Adam McKay Produces – Cannes Market Hot Project}}</ref>
===''Monsanto''===
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On May 8, 2024,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/glen-powell-anthony-mackie-monsanto-1235893806/|title=Glen Powell, Anthony Mackie, Laura Dern to Star in Legal Drama 'Monsanto'|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref>
===''The Chair Company''===
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On September 14, 2024,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tim-robinson-comedy-chair-company-series-hbo-1236142343/|title=Tim Robinson Comedy 'Chair Company' Picked Up to Series at HBO}}</ref>
===''Five''===
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On October 1, 2024,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/we-live-in-time-john-crowley-1236018338/|title='We Live in Time' Filmmaker John Crowley to Direct Psychological Thriller 'Five' for TriStar (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] }}</ref>
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