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[[File:Roland Emmerich.5132.jpg|thumb|right|Emmerich in 2007]]
▲{{Short description|What he almost made}}
▲The following is '''a list of unproduced Roland Emmerich projects''' in roughly chronological order. During his long career, [[Roland Emmerich]] has worked on several projects which never progressed beyond the pre-production stage under his direction. Some of these projects fell in development hell, were officially canceled, were in development limbo or would see life under a different production team.
==1990s==
=== ''Isobar'' ===
In 1990, Emmerich was hired by [[Carolco Pictures]] to direct the science fiction film ''Isobar'', originally written by [[Jim Uhls]] and previously titled ''The Train''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 16, 2014|last=Lambie|first=Ryan|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-train-the-ridley-scott-hr-giger-movie-that-never-was/|title=The Train: the Ridley Scott-HR Giger movie that never was|website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref> The film, budgeted at $90 million, was set to be produced by [[Joel Silver]] and star [[Sylvester Stallone]] and [[Kim Basinger]], with Emmerich asking [[Dean Devlin]] to rewrite the script for him.<ref name=ISOBAR>{{cite news|author=Patrick Lee, Maria Virobik|title=Devlin's Isobar Moves Forward|publisher=[[Sci Fi Wire]]|date=21 July 2006|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37195|access-date=1 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070903164714/http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=37195|archive-date=3 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 25, 1998, it was reported that Emmerich and Devlin had bought the rights to the project and were moving it to [[Sony Pictures]], where the duo had signed a production deal.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 25, 1998|url=http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/697|title=One of the Emmerich/Devlin Projects Discovered'|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=[[Ain't It Cool News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cox|first=Dan|date=February 18, 1998|title=Calley sealed Centropolis|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/news/calley-sealed-centropolis-1117467903/|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On May 12, 2005, it was announced that Devlin was reviving ''Isobar'' on his own, commissioning [[Tab Murphy]] to write a new script and reconfiguring it as a $45 million production, with [[Voltage Pictures]] handling sales at the [[Marché du Film]], and the project planned for production in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kay|first=Jeremy|date=12 May 2005|title=Devlin amps up science fiction epic Isobar|url=https://www.screendaily.com/devlin-amps-up-science-fiction-epic-isobar/4023012.article|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=ScreenDaily}}</ref> By June 19, 2006, the project was set to be released by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] as one of three films Devlin and his Electric Entertainment company would produce as part of a non-exclusive deal with the studio, with Devlin hoping to begin production on the project by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 19, 2006|last=LaPorte|first=Nicole|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/tech-giant-is-devlin-s-wing-man-1200337464/|title=Tech giant is Devlin's wing man|access-date=October 29, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On August 23, it was reported that Peter Winther was set to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 23, 2006|last=Davidson|first=Paul|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/08/23/sci-fi-isobar-about-to-engage|title=Sci-Fi Isobar About to Engage|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>▼
=== ''The 10th Planet'' video game ===
▲On May 12, 2005, it was announced that Devlin was reviving ''Isobar'' on his own, commissioning [[Tab Murphy]] to write a new script and reconfiguring it as a $45 million production, with [[Voltage Pictures]] handling sales at the [[Marché du Film]], and the project planned for production in 2006.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kay|first=Jeremy|date=12 May 2005|title=Devlin amps up science fiction epic Isobar|url=https://www.screendaily.com/devlin-amps-up-science-fiction-epic-isobar/4023012.article|access-date=September 14, 2024|website=ScreenDaily}}</ref> By June 19, 2006, the project was set to be released by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] as one of three films Devlin and his Electric Entertainment company would produce as part of a non-exclusive deal with the studio, with Devlin hoping to begin production on the project by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 19, 2006|last=LaPorte|first=Nicole|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/tech-giant-is-devlin-s-wing-man-1200337464/|title=Tech giant is Devlin's wing man|access-date=October 29, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> On August 23, it was reported that Peter Winther was set to direct the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 23, 2006|last=Davidson|first=Paul|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/08/23/sci-fi-isobar-about-to-engage|title=Sci-Fi Isobar About to Engage|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=September 14, 2024}}</ref>
In 1994, Emmerich and [[Dean Devlin]] got involved with [[Bethesda Softworks]] to develop the video game ''[[The 10th Planet]]'', which was scheduled to be released in October 1997, but got canceled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/UneditedPCGamer_marktrade/PC_Gamer_015u/page/n63/mode/2up?q=The+10th+Planet+bethesda|title=Bethesda|magazine=[[PC Gamer]]|page=64|date=1994|accessdate=27 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Steven|last=Ginsberg|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1996/12/23/at-bethesda-softworks-an-emphasis-on-cool/24d7f055-c228-4568-a674-e9c136d794e5/|title=At Bethesda Softworks, an Emphasis on Cool|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=23 December 1996|accessdate=27 July 2021}}</ref>
=== ''Fantastic Voyage'' remake ===
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=== ''Tut'' ===
In October 2003, it was announced that Emmerich would direct ''Tut'' for [[Columbia Pictures]] and producer [[Mark Gordon (producer)|Mark Gordon]], from a screenplay by Sean O'Keefe and [[Will Staples]]. According to ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', the film was to be "an action-adventure/love story about the young pharaoh [[Tutankhamen]] and his attempt to reclaim his throne and save his country after the death of his father."<ref>{{Cite web|author=Stax|date=October 15, 2003|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/15/emmerich-tackles-tut|title=Emmerich Tackles Tut|access-date=April 13, 2024|website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> On May 12, 2004, it was reported that the project would be Emmerich's next film following ''[[The Day After Tomorrow]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 May 2004|title=BBC - Films - Roland Emmerich|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2004/05/12/roland_emmerich_day_after_tomorrow_interview.shtml|access-date=12 May 2004|website=[[BBC News Online]]}}</ref>
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=== ''Anthem'' ===
In April 2004, it was announced that Emmerich would develop and direct the political thriller ''Anthem'' for [[Columbia Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Brevet|first=Brad|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/501842-emmerich_to_direct_a_new_anthem|title=Emmerich to Direct a New ANTHEM|website=ComingSoon.net|date=April 29, 2004|access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref> The project reportedly involved "an impeached president who refuses to leave the [[White House]]" and "an [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent [who] is rushing to discover the truth behind a top-level conspiracy that threatens to undermine the [[Constitution of the United States|Constitution]]."<ref>{{cite web|author=Stax|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/04/30/emmerichs-anthem|title=Emmerich's Anthem|website=[[IGN]]|date=April 30, 2004|access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Foundation'' film trilogy ===
On January 16, 2009, Emmerich was in talks to direct the film adaptation of [[Isacc Asimov]]’s ''[[Foundation (book series)|Foundation]],'' as well as produce the film adaptation with Michael Wimer.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Roland Emmerich finds 'Foundation'|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/roland-emmerich-finds-foundation-1117998687/|date=January 16, 2009|website=Variety|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On July 25, 2009, it was announced that [[Robert Rodat]] would write the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chen|first=David|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/504715/robert-rodat-writer-of-saving-private-ryan-and-the-patriot-to-adapt-foundation-for-emmerich/|title=Robert Rodat, Writer Of Saving Private Ryan And The Patriot, To Adapt Foundation For Emmerich|date=July 25, 2009|website=[[Slashfilm]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On February 11, 2010, Emmerich intended to use 3D motion capture for his film adaptation of the ''Foundation'' trilogy.<ref>{{cite news|first=Matt|last=Goldberg|title=Roland Emmerich Plans to Shoot Asimov's FOUNDATION Trilogy Using 3D Motion Capture|url=https://collider.com/roland-emmerich-plans-to-shoot-asimovs-foundation-trilogy-using-3d-motion-capture/|date=February 11, 2010|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On September 15, 2011, Dante Harper was hired to adapt the trilogy.<ref>{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Fleming Jr.|title=Hot Scribe Dante Harper Takes On Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' For Sony And Roland Emmerich|url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/hot-scribe-dante-harper-takes-on-isaac-asimovs-foundation-for-sony-and-roland-emmerich-178269/|date=September 15, 2011|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> The film failed to materialize, and eventually the books were adapted into the [[Foundation (TV series)|television series of the same name]] on [[Apple TV+]] without Emmerich's involvement.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Michael Fleming Jr.|author2=Nellie Andreeva|title=Apple Lands Isaac Asimov 'Foundation' TV Series From David Goyer & Josh Friedman|url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/hot-scribe-dante-harper-takes-on-isaac-asimovs-foundation-for-sony-and-roland-emmerich-178269/|date=April 10, 2018|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref>
==2010s==
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=== ''Singularity'' ===
On June 29, 2011, Emmerich was set to direct the film ''Singularity,'' with Harold Kloser writing the script,<ref>{{cite news|author=The Deadline Team|title=It's Official: Sony Acquires Roland Emmerich's 'Singularity' And Will Release It In May 2013|url=https://deadline.com/2011/06/its-official-sony-acquires-roland-emmerichs-singularity-and-will-release-it-in-may-2013-144334/|date=June 29, 2011|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> and later that November, [[Luke Grimes]], [[Logan Marshall Green]], [[Julian Morris]], [[Thomas McDonell]], [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]], and [[Luke Bracey]] auditioned for the lead role.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Casting Couch: Who's Testing for Directors Roland Emmerich, Akiva Goldsman and 'Die Hard 5' (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/casting-couch-whos-testing-directors-257847/|date=November 29, 2011|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> On January 4, 2012, it was reported that Sony had halted production on the project in late 2011.<ref name=
=== ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' ===
In September 2011, Emmerich revealed plans to make ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' his next film following ''[[Anonymous (film)|Anonymous]]'', adding that "[[Happy Birthday, Mr. President|the title will tell you everything]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Savage|first=Sophia|date=September 20, 2011|title=Emmerich's Happy Birthday, Mr. President;
▲In September 2011, Emmerich revealed plans to make ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' his next film following ''[[Anonymous (film)|Anonymous]]'', adding that "[[Happy Birthday, Mr. President|the title will tell you everything]]".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Savage|first=Sophia|date=September 20, 2011|title=Emmerich's Happy Birthday, Mr. President; Spielberg’s Lincoln Not "Political Fodder"|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/general/emmerichs-happy-birthday-mr-president-spielbergs-lincoln-not-political-fodder-184809/|website=[[IndieWire]]|access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref> It was set to be "an experiment in digital re-creation" that would feature both [[John F. Kennedy]] and [[Marilyn Monroe]] as minor characters.<ref name="NY">{{Cite news|last=Karpel|first=Ari|date=October 23, 2011|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/movies/roland-emmerichs-anonymous-seeks-to-unmask-shakespeare.html|title=Roland Emmerich's 'Anonymous' Seeks To Unmask Shakespeare|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref> ''Anonymous'' screenwriter [[John Orloff]] wrote the project. Emmerich described the script that November as "a historical thriller about how the FBI and its forces conspired to bring down the Kennedys".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arbor|first=Ann|date=November 4, 2011|url=https://www.mlive.com/movies/2011/11/director_roland_emmerich_discu.html|title=Director Roland Emmerich discusses diverting from spectacle for Shakespeare film 'Anonymous'}}</ref> ''Happy Birthday, Mr. President'' has been proven difficult to finance due to its risky political subject matter.<ref name="NY"/> In 2016, Emmerich stated that he was reluctant to take on the project anytime soon due to the technology not being advanced enough at that time to be able to accurately portray the faces of the historical figures depicted in the film. "That's not totally possible [now], but pretty soon," he said.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kaye|first=Don|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/roland-emmerich-talks-independence-day-resurgence/|title=Roland Emmerich Talks Independence Day: Resurgence|website=[[Den of Geek]]|date=June 22, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2024}}</ref> In a 2022 interview for ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', he reaffirmed his interest in someday making the film.<ref name="Hollywood">{{cite web|last=Couch|first=Aaron|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/roland-emmerich-interview-moonfall-1235080389/ |title=Roland Emmerich, Master of Disaster, Returns to Big-Screen Cataclysms With 'Moonfall'|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=27 January 2022|access-date=30 January 2022}}</ref> When asked about his dream project during a panel at the 2024 [[San Diego Comic-Con]], Emmerich said:
=== Untitled TV pilot ===
On January 4, 2012, it was announced that [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] had ordered an apocalyptic television pilot set during the [[2012 Presidential Election]] from Emmerich and Harold Klosner, which they would also produce with [[The Mark Gordon Company]], with Emmerich directing the pilot for the 2012-2013 television season.<ref name=
=== Untitled T. E. Lawrence miniseries ===
On April 30, 2013, it was announced that Emmerich was adapting the story of British lieutenant [[T. E. Lawrence]] in the form of a six-hour television miniseries with [[Fremantle (company)|Fremantle]], with [[Rod Lurie]] and [[Clive Bradley (screenwriter)|Clive Bradley]] set to write the project.<ref>{{cite news|first=Leo|last=Barraclough|title=Roland Emmerich to Develop Lawrence of Arabia Miniseries|url=https://variety.com/2013/tv/global/roland-emmerich-to-develop-lawrence-of-arabia-series-1200427708/|date=April 30, 2013|website=Variety|access-date=April 19, 2023}}</ref> In 2022, Emmerich told ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' that he was still
=== ''Emergence'' ===
On June 7, 2013, Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment acquired the science fiction invasion pitch ''Emergence'' by Nic Kelman, which Emmerich planned to direct.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''Stargate'' reboot ===
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=== ''Maya Lord'' ===
On April 28, 2014, Emmerich's Centropolis Entertainment acquired film rights for an adaptation of the historical epic ''Maya Lord'', about [[Gonzalo Guerrero]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming
=== ''New Angeles'' TV series ===
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=== ''Exodus'' ===
In 2024, Emmerich revealed that a script for a planned "spiritual sequel" to ''[[The Day After Tomorrow]]'', titled ''Exodus'', was being worked on.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Porzio|first=Stephen|title=A sequel to The Day After Tomorrow confirmed to be in the works|url=https://www.joe.co.uk/news/day-after-tomorrow-sequel-roland-emmerich-interview-exclusive-448477|website=[[Joe (website)|Joe]]|date=July 16, 2024|access-date=October 26, 2024}}</ref>
==Offers==
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=== Untitled ''James Bond'' film ===
In 1997, it was reported that [[Sony Pictures]] had approached Emmerich and [[Dean Devlin]] to serve as director and producer, respectively, of a new ''[[James Bond]]'' film inspired by ''[[Thunderball (novel)|Thunderball]]'', with the intention of potentially starting a new series of Bond films. However, by January 1998, it was reported that Emmerich and Devlin were holding off on committing to the project, owing to uncertainty about the legal issues surrounding the project after [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] filed a lawsuit against Sony over their plans to develop a rival series of Bond films.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Karon|first=Paul|date=January 15, 1998|url=https://variety.com/1998/film/news/purvis-wade-to-pen-next-bond-adventure-1117466728/|title=Purvis, Wade to pen next Bond adventure|access-date=November 1, 2024|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
=== ''Spider-Man'' ===
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